SAMARIA, "Middle Levantine" Series. Circa 375-333 BC. AR Obol

SAMARIA, "Middle Levantine" Series. Circa 375-333 BC. AR Obol (10.5mm, 0.64 g, 1h). Two figures advancing left, carrying animal tied to pole suspended on their shoulders; below, animal advances right, looking back / Persian king standing facing, head left, holding in each hand a lion by one of its hind legs. Meshorer & Qedar 130; Sofaer 144. Find patina. VF. Well centered and struck. Rare.

From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection, purchased from Herb Kreindler, June 1987.