CNG 97, Lot: 397. Estimate $200. Sold for $300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHILISTIA (PALESTINE), Gaza (‘Azah). Mid 5th century-333 BC. AR Obol (8mm, 0.72 g, 5h). Imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right, Aramaic M on cheek / Owl standing right; olive spray to left; all within incuse square. Cf. Gitler & Tal V.25D (drachm); cf. Fischer-Bossert, Notes 16 (same); cf. HGC 10, 542 (same). VF, toned, areas of flat strike. Unpublished as an obol.

From the Patrick H. C. Tan Collection.