EGYPT, Pharaonic Kingdom. Uncertain pharaoh(s). Late 5th–mid 4th centuries BC. AR Tetradrachm (19.5mm, 17.02 g, 8h). Imitating Athens. VF.

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Lot: 343. Estimated: $ 150

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EGYPT, Pharaonic Kingdom. Uncertain pharaoh(s). Late 5th–mid 4th centuries BC. AR Tetradrachm (19.5mm, 17.02 g, 8h). Imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive spray and crescent to left; all within incuse square. Van Alfen, Two, pl. 12, 1 (Buttrey Mischellaneous Type); Dow, ACTTB, p. 210 (this coin). Iridescent tone, some die wear. VF.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection.

The present coin is published in Joseph A. Dow, Ancient Coins Through the Bible (Mustang, OK: Tate, 2011), in the chapter Paul’s Second Missionary Journey (AD 49–51). CNG is pleased to offer coins from the collection of the author here, and in subsequent electronic auctions.

Closing Date and Time: 18 February 2026 at 11:54:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.