SAMARIA, “Middle Levantine” Series. Circa 375-333 BC. AR Obol (9.5mm, 0.69 g). Bearded triple head / Five discs, one in the center with the others arrayed in cruciform around, each with owl standing right, head facing. Meshorer & Qedar 141; Sofaer 185; Hendin 6043; Hendin (5th ed.) 1042 (this coin illustrated). Toned, some die wear. VF.
From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection. Ex Sternberg XXXIV (22 October 1998), lot 195.
It is thought that the reverse depicts the reverse of five Athenian coins or shields.
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