286, Lot: 179. Estimate $100. Sold for $65. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PHILISTIA (PALESTINE), Askalon. Mid 5th century-333 BC. AR Obol (8mm, 0.45 g, 6h). Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; no A in legend, Θ and E misaligned. Gitler & Tal III.15O. Near VF, dark find patina, obverse off center. Rare.
From the Peter Lee Collection.