PHILISTIA (PALESTINE), Uncertain mint. Mid 5th century-333 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 16.90 g, 3h). Imitating Athens.

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Lot: 265. Estimated: $ 1 500

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PHILISTIA (PALESTINE), Uncertain mint. Mid 5th century-333 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25.5mm, 16.90 g, 3h). Imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing, closed tail feathers; olive spray and crescent to left, Aramaic bet to inner right; all within incuse square. Cf. Gitler & Tal XI.1D (drachm). Lightly toned, test cut on reverse. Fine. Extremely rare.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group 117 (19 May 2021), lot 313.


Closing Date and Time: 9 February 2022 at 11:28:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.