★ An extremely rare facing owl obol from Philistia ★
PHILISTIA (PALESTINE). Uncertain mint. Mid 5th century-333 BC. Obol (Silver, 10 mm, 0.93 g, 11 h), imitating Athens. Laureate and bearded male head to right. Rev. A-Θ-E Owl standing facing, wings spread; to upper right, olive sprig; all within incuse square. Gitler & Tal XIV.29O. Extremely rare. The obverse a bit weak, otherwise, extremely fine.
Price realized | 460 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |