PHILISTIA (PALESTINE), Gaza (‘Azah). Mid 5th century-333 BC. AR Obol (9mm, 0.73 g, 2h).

Triton XXV
Lot: 477. Estimated: $ 500

Greek, Silver

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

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PHILISTIA (PALESTINE), Gaza (‘Azah). Mid 5th century-333 BC. AR Obol (9mm, 0.73 g, 2h). Head of female right, with oriental hairstyle / Forepart of horse right; traces of Phoenician AZ to upper left; all in pelleted square border within incuse square. Gitler & Tal VI.2O; HGC 10, 564 corr. (obv. type). Toned, traces of find patina, struck with worn reverse die. VF. Very rare.

From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection. Ex Abramowitz Family Collection (Superior Galleries, 8 December 1993), lot 210.


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