Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 3956 SESSION 16 (9.30AM FRIDAY 31ST MARCH) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $150
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ATHENS TYPE, issue of Levantine Region, uncertain issue, issued in late 5th-early 4th century B.C., silver obol, (0.56 g), imitating Athens, obv. helmeted head of Athena to right, rev. owl standing right, head facing; olive spray to left, A**Q*E downwards to right, (cf.S.2530, cf.Meshorer and Qedar 216, cf.Samaria Hoard 293, Sofaer 7-11, cf.HGC 10, 554 [Gaza?]). Lightly toned, off centred on obverse otherwise very fine and rare.
Ex Baldwin's Auction 28, October 9, 2001 (lot 1049 part),^
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