Details
LOT 2670
Philistia, Gaza ('Azah) AR Drachm. Mid 5th century-333 BC.
Imitating Athens. Head of Athena with profile eye to right, wearing disc earring, pearl necklace and a crested Attic helmet adorned with three olive leaves and a pi-style palmette / ΑΘΕ, owl standing to right, head facing the viewer, olive sprig and 'ayin to left; all within incuse square. Gitler & Tal V.10D; Fischer-Bossert, Notes 13. Very Fine.(2.83gr, 14mm, 10h.).
Provenance
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s;
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 544, 16 August 2023, lot 193.
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