Biblical Coins
Lot 4605 SESSION 14 (Friday 11.30am) Biblical Coins
Estimate $150
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SOLD $70
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).
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