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LOT 2669

Philistia, Gaza ('Azah) AR Obol. Mid 5th century-333 BC.

Janiform female and male heads (only the male side visible) / Forepart of galloping horse to right; zayin and 'ayin above; all in dotted square within incuse square. Gitler & Tal VI.7O; Mildenberg, Gaza, pl. XXV, 19; HGC 10, 567. Near Very Fine. Very rare.(0.73gr, 8mm, 6h.).

Provenance

From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s;
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 444, 15 May 2019, lot 210.

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Very Rare Philistian Obol

LOT 2669

Philistia, Gaza ('Azah) AR Obol.

Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)

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