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Sale 98


 
Lot 1400

Philistia, Uncertain mint. Silver Obol (0.63 g), mid 5th century-333 BC. Imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right. Reverse: AΘE, owl standing right, head facing; above, olive-spray and crescent; in right field, horned lion's head (or ibex?) with mouth open. Gitler & Tal XII.5Oa (this coin). Unique and unpublished in the standard reference. Toned. Very Fine. Estimate Value $1,000 - 1,300
From the Alan Leventen Collection.

 
Realized $1,763



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