★ A rare and interesting issue ★

SAMARIA. 'Middle Levantine' Series. Circa 375-333 BC. Obol (Silver, 10 mm, 0.55 g, 12 h), Sanballat (?), Satrap of Samaria. Facing head of Bes; to right and left, 𐡎-𐡁 ('sb' in Aramaic). Rev. Two lions standing facing on double zigzag line of waves. Meshorer & Qedar 53. Sofaer 74. Rare. The obverse a bit weak, otherwise, very fine.

From the Canaan Collection.