CNG 84, Lot: 738. Estimate $1000. Sold for $2800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PHILISTIA (PALESTINE), Uncertain mint. Mid 5th century-333 BC. AR Tetradrachm (22mm, 16.77 g, 10h). Imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right, Aramaic shin on cheek / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within incuse square. Gitler & Tal -; SNG ANS 3. Good VF, small cut on nose of Athena. Rare.

From the Patrick H.C. Tan Collection.