ARABIA, Southern. Saba'. 4th-3rd centuries BC. Unit (Silver, 16 mm, 5.15 g, 7 h), imitating Athens. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette; on cheek, 𐩬 ('n' in South Arabian). Rev. AΘE Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig and crescent; to right, South Arabian monogram. Huth 213. Munro-Hay 1.4i6 and pl. XIX, 9.6. A beautifully toned example. Good very fine.
Price realized | 650 CHF |
Starting price | 200 CHF |
Estimate | 250 CHF |