★ Ex CNG E-Auction 317, 18 December 2013, 109 and NAC 64, 17 May 2012, 1637 ★
SAMARIA. Circa 375-333 BC. Obol (Silver, 9 mm, 0.49 g, 12 h). Persian hero or Great King seated to right, holding eagle in his right hand. Rev. Persian hero or Great King, on the left and holding dagger in his right hand, fighting bull, on the right, whom he holds by the horns; in field to left, 𐡔𐡌𐡃 ('šmr' in Aramaic). Meshorer & Qedar 98. Sofaer 37. Very rare. Very fine.
From the Canaan Collection, ex Classical Numismatic Group E-Auction 317, 18 December 2013, 109 and Numismatica Ars Classica 64, 17 May 2012, 1637.
Price realized | 2'400 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |