A wonderful piece and by far the finest of apparently just two known examples
Lot 32
Judaica PHILISTIA. Gaza. Circa 420-350 BCE. Rbʾ Šql = Drachm (Silver, 16 mm, 3.17 g, 4 h). Bearded male head to right, hair gathered at the back. Rev. Forepart of a horse right, forelock tied up with a ribbon into an upright tuft; in upper left field, 𐡏𐡆 (ʿZ in Aramaic); all within dotted square border within incuse square. Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 600 (2025), 226. Fischer-Bossert, Philistian, 24a = Gitler & Tal VI.4Da corr. (this coin, with an erroneous weight). Hendin -. Jeselsohn -. Mildenberg, Vestigia, -. Shoshana -. Sofaer -. Of the highest rarity, by far the finest of apparently just two known examples. A wonderful coin with very attractive dark toning and a magnificent reverse. The obverse struck somewhat off center, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the collection of Alan Irvin Casden, privately acquired from him in 2003.
Estimate:
2500 CHF
Starting price:
2000 CHF
Current bid:
2000 CHF
Bid increment:
200 CHF
Minimum bid:
2200 CHF
Number of bids:
1 Bid
Time left:
Closing time: 02-Nov-26, 06:00:00 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 27.5% buyer's fee.
Info When delivered in Switzerland, this item is subjected to margin taxation in accordance with Art. 24a MWSTG (Swiss VAT Act), provided that the buyer is not registered for VAT.

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