Details
LOT 3334
Philistia, Azotos AR Drachm. Mid 5th century-333 BC.
Bearded head to right / Facing female(?) head, wearing necklace, in pelletted square within incuse square. CNG, Auction 93, lot 574; otherwise unpublished. Very Fine. Test cut on reverse. Exceedingly rare; apparently the second known example.(3.30gr, 14mm, 9h.).
Provenance
Ex the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970-2000.
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