Imitating the Athenian Dekadrachm

251, Lot: 79. Estimate $300. Sold for $180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SAMARIA. Circa 375-333 BC. AR Obol (9mm, 0.76 g, 12h). Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing facing, wings spread. Meshorer and Qedar 87; HGC 10, 416. VF, find patina.

This tiny coin finds its inspiration in the Athenian dekadrachm.