PHILISTIA (PALESTINE), Uncertain mint. Mid 5th century-333 BC. AR Drachm (16mm, 4.05 g, 1h). Imitating Athens reverse type. VF.

CNG Feature Auction 124
Lot: 324. Estimated: $ 5 000

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 3 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PHILISTIA (PALESTINE), Uncertain mint. Mid 5th century-333 BC. AR Drachm (16mm, 4.05 g, 1h). Imitating Athens reverse type. Head of female right, with oriental hairstyle / Owl standing facing, wings spread; olive sprays in upper corners; all in dotted square within incuse square. Gitler & Tal XIV.33D var. (olive spray in only one corner); HGC 10, –. Toned, light roughness, indications of undertype, small test cut at edge on reverse. VF. Well centered on a broad flan. Very rare.

The reverse of this issue copies that of the famous Athenian dekadrachms, underscoring the impact of the design even as far as the southern Levant.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 124 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 19-20 September 2023. This lot is in Session Two, which will begin 19 September at 2 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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