SAMARIA, “Middle Levantine” Series. Circa 375-333 BC. AR Obol (9mm, 0.78 g, 1h).

Triton XXV
Lot: 360. Estimated: $ 500

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SAMARIA, “Middle Levantine” Series. Circa 375-333 BC. AR Obol (9mm, 0.78 g, 1h). Head of horned creature right / Forepart of bull right; traces of inscription to right. Meshorer & Qedar 159; Sofaer 206. Toned, some find patina, a few minor scratches. VF.

From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection, purchased from Herb Kreindler, October 1995.

On all published examples, the inscription on the reverse is either partially off the flan (as here), or muddled (such as that in Sofaer, it is described as “flower?”).

The final winners of all Triton XXV lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 11-12 January 2022. Triton XXV – Session Two – Greek Coinage (Part 2) through Roman Provincial Coinage will be held Tuesday afternoon, 11 January 2022 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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