ARABIA, Northwestern. Lihyan. 2nd–1st centuries BC. AR “Drachm” (14mm, 3.89 g, 8h). Imitating Athens. VF.

Electronic Auction 575
Lot: 211.
Closing Date: Nov 20 2024 10:00 ET

Greek, Silver

Estimate: $ 250

BID NOW

ARABIA, Northwestern. Lihyan. 2nd–1st centuries BC. AR “Drachm” (14mm, 3.89 g, 8h). Imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye; monogram (mark of value?) on cheek / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to lower left; all within incuse square . Cf. CNG E-527, lot 146; cf. CNG 112, lot 351; cf. CNG 109, lot 364; cf Leu Numismatik AG Web Auction 7, lot 556; cf. Huth 39 for similar style (idiosyncratic to this mint); otherwise unpublished in the standard references. Patches of find patina. VF.


Closing Date and Time: 20 November 2024 at 11:10:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.