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1802 Philistia, Uncertain mints. Silver Obol (0.57 g), mid 5th century-333 BC
. Oriental female head right.
Reverse:
Triple turreted city wall
upon a rampart before which a crouching lion right, two palm trees between the towers. Gitler & Tal XV.O; HGC 10, -; BMC 22, pl. XIX, 22.
Extremely Rare - the second known specimen.
Nicely toned.
Very Fine
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Estimate Value ...........................................................................................................................................................................$2,500 - UP
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1803 Philistia, Uncertain mints. Silver Obol (0.74 g), mid 5th century-333 BC
. Imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right; frontal eye.
Reverse:
A, owl standing right, head facing; in upper left field, olive spray and crescent; in lower right field, lion' s head facing. Gitler & Tal XII.3O;
HGC 10, -. Toned.
Very Fine
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Estimate Value ...........................................................................................................................................................................$1,000 - UP
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1804 Philistia, Askelon. Silver Obol (0.57 g), mid 5th century-333 BC
. Imitating Athens. Male head right, with oriental hairstyle.
Reverse:
' AN',
owl standing right, head facing. Gitler & Tal III.9O; HGC 10, 505. Porous serfaces with excellent detail.
Very Fine
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Estimate Value ............................................................................................................................................................................ $500 - 750
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1805 Philistia, Uncertain mints. Silver Hemiobol (0.42 g), mid 5th century-333 BC
. Imitating Athens. Male head right, oriental hairstyle.
Reverse:
A
E, owl standing right, head facing; in upper left field, olive spray and crescent resembling an anchor. Gitler & Tal XIV.6HO; HGC 10, -.
Lightly toned.
Fair / Fine
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Estimate Value ............................................................................................................................................................................ $300 - 400