Sale: CNG 82, Lot: 742. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2009.  Sold For $1200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHILISTIA (PALESTINE), Uncertain mint. Mid 5th century-333 BC. AR Drachm (3.13 g, 1h). Two horses standing facing, their forelegs joined; below, two facing heads of Bes; Aramaic B above; all within ornate border / Hybrid janiform head, the left facing, the right in profile, within ornate border; all within circular incuse. Gitler & Tal XVII.8D (same dies as illustrated examples). VF, toned, granular surfaces.