ARABIA, Northwestern. Lihyan. 2nd–1st centuries BC. AR “Drachm” (14.5mm, 2.49 g, 9h). Imitating Athens. Fine.

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Lot: 253. Estimated: $ 100

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ARABIA, Northwestern. Lihyan. 2nd–1st centuries BC. AR “Drachm” (14.5mm, 2.49 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 Huth 39 for same style (idiosyncratic to this mint); otherwise unpublished in the standard references. Lightly toned, weakly struck with worn dies, a few minor scratches on obverse, slightly off center on reverse. Fine.


Closing Date and Time: 10 May 2023 at 11:24:00 ET.

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