Lot 4605
Sale 87 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Stamps & Banknotes
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Description
Palestine, Athenian derivative silver obol, (0.732 grams), issue c.4th century -332 B.C., obv. head of Athena to right wearing ivy crested helmet, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, in erect posture, olive twig behind, to right, **AQE*, all in incuse square, (cf.S.2541, SNG ANS 15). Toned, slightly off centred obverse, good fine/good very fine and very rare.
Ex William B. Porter Collection with his ticket and possibly from the Nablus Hoard of 1968 (ICGH 1504).
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $70