Northwestern Arabia, Lihyan(?) Æ 16mm. Circa 2nd-1st centuries BC. Imitating Athens. Schematic head of Athena to right, with crescent on cheek, wearing crested Attic helmet / Stylised owl standing to right, head facing; olive sprig to left, [AΘE] downwards to right. Cf. BMC Arabia pl. LV, 2-9; Huth 40 var. (weight); Huth, Athenian, fig. 5, c & d var. (same). 3.87g, 16mm. 3h.
Very Fine. Very Rare.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 78, 17 December 2020, lot 619.