PHILISTIA (PALESTINE), Uncertain mint. Mid 5th century-333 BC. AR Obol (10mm, 0.72 g, 11h). Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 124
Lot: 327. Estimated: $ 1 500

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 1 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PHILISTIA (PALESTINE), Uncertain mint. Mid 5th century-333 BC. AR Obol (10mm, 0.72 g, 11h). Antithetic standing horses framing two facing heads of Bes; B (in Aramaic) above; all in pearled guilloche-pattern border / Janiform male heads, the left facing; all in pearled guilloche-pattern border within incuse circle. Gitler & Tal XVIII.8O. Toned, some roughness on obverse. Good VF. Exceptional reverse for this very rare issue.


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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