SAMARIA. 'Middle Levantine' Series. Circa 375-333 BC. Obol (Silver, 9 mm, 0.35 g, 11 h). Two draped men walking left, carrying bar over their shoulders from which an animal hangs upside down; between the men, a goat (?) is walking left. Rev. Bearded Persian hero or king standing left, holding up two lions by their hind legds. Meshorer & Qedar 130. Sofaer 144. Nicely toned. The obverse struck somewhat off center, otherwise, very fine.
From the Canaan Collection.
Price realized | 120 CHF |
Starting price | 75 CHF |