CNG 109, Lot: 364. Estimate $500. Sold for $900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ARABIA, Northwestern. Lihyan. 2nd–1st centuries BC. BI Drachm (12.5mm, 2.89 g, 9h). Imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right, symbol (mark of value?) on cheek / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray to left. Cf. Huth, Athenian, fig. 5, a (tetradrachm); cf. Huth 39 (tetradrachm). VF, toned, some porosity. Extremely rare.