CNG 108, Lot: 371. Estimate $1000. Sold for $2750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PHILISTIA (PALESTINE), Uncertain mint. Mid 5th century-333 BC. AR Drachm (13mm, 2.98 g, 8h). Obverse imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right / Paradise flower/Phoenician palmette within incuse circle. Gitler & Tal XIII, unlisted issue, but cf. group XVII for similar reverse types. Good VF, toned, some porosity, light earthen deposits, test cut on reverse. Extremely rare.