ARABIA, Northwestern. Lihyan. 2nd–1st centuries BC. AR “Drachm” (13.5mm, 2.74 g, 9h). Imitating Athens. Good Fine.

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Lot: 184. Estimated: $ 100

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ARABIA, Northwestern. Lihyan. 2nd–1st centuries BC. AR “Drachm” (13.5mm, 2.74 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 lower left; all within incuse square . Cf. CNG E-527, lot 146; cf. CNG 112, lot 351; cf. CNG 109, lot 364; cf Leu Numismatik AG Web Auction 7, lot 556; cf. Huth 39 for similar style (idiosyncratic to this mint); otherwise unpublished in the standard references. Compact flan, struck with worn reverse die. Good Fine.


Closing Date and Time: 26 April 2023 at 11:01:00 ET.

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