CNG 112, Lot: 346. Estimate $500. Sold for $2100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHILISTIA (PALESTINE), Uncertain mint. Mid 5th century-333 BC. AR Drachm (13.5mm, 2.86 g, 5h). Imitating Athens reverse type. Head of bearded male left; traces of uncertain legend to left / Owl standing right, head facing; crescent and retrograde Aramaic yod to left; all within incuse square. Gitler & Tal XIV.16D. Lightly toned, a little off center. VF. Extremely rare.