SAMARIA. Circa 375-333 BC. Obol (Silver, 9 mm, 0.69 g, 10 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, 𐡉𐡓𐡊𐡏 ('ydw' in Aramaic); all within incuse square. Meshorer & Qedar 38. Sofaer 6. Rare. The obverse a bit weak, otherwise, very fine.
From the Canaan Collection.
Price realized | 200 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |