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Philistia, Gaza AR Rb Sql (Drachm).
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LOT 3920

Philistia, Gaza AR Rb' Sql (Drachm). Circa 420-350 BC.

Youthful female head to right, hair gathered at the back / Facing head of Bes; in fields, traces of legend in Aramaic; all within dotted square border within incuse square. Cf. Fischer-Bossert, Philistian, 32a; cf. Gitler & Tal VI.14Dc; Hendin -; Jeselsohn 141; Mildenberg, Vestigia, pl. XXVII, 25; Shoshana -; Sofaer -. Near Very Fine. Test cut on reverse. Extremely rare.(3.06gr, 17mm, 9h.).

Provenance

London gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent.

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LOT 3920

Philistia, Gaza AR Rb' Sql (Drachm).

Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)

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