PHILISTIA. Gaza. AR Hemiobol (0.37 gms), 5th-4th Centuries B.C. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-10, 557. Imitating Athens. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent to left, Marnas symbol to lower right; all within incuse square. Barely handled and attractively toned, this fractional issue presents better quality than is generally encountered for the type.
Estimate: $150 - $300