ARABIA, Northwestern. Lihyan. 2nd–1st centuries BC. AR “Drachm” (14mm, 3.50 g, 9h). Imitating Athens. VF.

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Lot: 213. Estimated: $ 100

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ARABIA, Northwestern. Lihyan. 2nd–1st centuries BC. AR “Drachm” (14mm, 3.50 g, 9h). 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 left; all within incuse square. CNG E-527, lot 145; CNG 112, lot 351; CNG 109, lot 364; Leu Numismatik AG Web Auction 7, lot 556; Savoca London Auction 1, lot 118; cf. Huth 39 for same style (idiosyncratic to this mint); otherwise unpublished in the standard references. Thick and rough find patina. VF.


Closing Date and Time: 20 November 2024 at 11:10:40 ET.

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