Very rare
Lot 647
PHILISTIA (PALESTINE). Uncertain mint. Mid 5th century-333 BC. Obol (Silver, 8 mm, 0.72 g, 1 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette. Rev. AΘE Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig and crescent; to right, Zayin Zayin in North-West Semitic; all within incuse square. Gitler & Tal XI.6. Very rare. The obverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, very fine.


From the Canaan Collection.


The Θ of the Athenian ethnic here also serves as the letter 'Ayin, which expands the North-West Semitic legend to 'zz.
Starting price:
100 CHF
Hammer price:
1100 CHF
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Closed
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Closing time: 07-Dec-19, 19:23:00 CET
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