CNG 102, Lot: 640. Estimate $1000. Sold for $600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHILISTIA (PALESTINE), Gaza (‘Azah). Mid 5th century-333 BC. AR Drachm (13mm, 4.01 g, 5h). Imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right, with profile eye; mem on cheek / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent behind. Gitler & Tal V.25D; HGC 10, 542; Huth 5 (same dies); CNG 88, lot 519 (same dies). VF, toned, light porosity, scratch on reverse. Well struck for issue, better than the CNG 88 piece that hammered at $1800.