Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 2757 SESSION 11 (9.30AM THURSDAY 25TH MARCH) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $200
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SOLD $170
PALESTINE - JUDAEA, Gaza, imitation of Athens silver obol, (4th century B.C.), (0.77 g), obv. helmeted head of Athena to right, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, to left olive spraty and crescent, **[AQE]* all in incuse square, (cf.S.2541, SNG ANS [Palestine] 15, Hendin 1015, HGC 10, 554 [R2]). Toned with hoard patination, about very fine and very rare.
Ex William B. Porter Collection, with his descriptive ticket, from CNG Triton VII, January 13-14, 2004 (lot 1327 part).
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