SAMARIA. 'Middle Levantine' Series. Circa 375-333 BC. Obol (Silver, 9 mm, 0.69 g, 11 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette. Rev. AΘE Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig and crescent; to right, 𐡂𐡓𐡊𐡏 ('ydw' in Aramaic); all within incuse square. Meshorer & Qedar 38. Sofaer 6. Rare. The obverse struck from a worn die, otherwise, very fine.
From the Canaan Collection.
Price realized | 180 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |