PHILISTIA, GAZA AR QUARTER SHEQEL / DRACHM
Gitler & Tal V.24Da., About Extremely Fine, slight edge delamination, minor scratches above helmet, 14.9mm, 3.84 grams, Struck Circa. 5th - 4th Century B.C.E.
Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena to right, Philistian 'Nun' on cheek
Reverse: Owl standing to right, head facing, olive spray and crescent in upper left field, Philistian 'M' in right field
A BEAUTIFUL example and one of the finest for this VERY RARE Philistian Drachm!
