Tetradrachm - Anonymous Bronze; 1 Crescent

Features

Issuer	Lihyanite Kingdom (Northern Arabia)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	200 BC - 24 BC
Value	Tetradrachm (4)
Currency	Drachm (552 – 24 BC)
Composition	Bronze
Weight	12.5 g
Diameter	22 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Orientation	Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 487642
References	Huth# 40 Martin Huth; 2010. Coinage of the Caravan Kingdoms / Volume 25: Ancient Arabian Coins from the Collection of Martin Huth. American Numismatic Society, New York City, New York, United States. , Zeno cat# Cf. 284948 Zeno category (https://zeno.ru/)

Obverse

Stylized bust of Athena right, one crescent on cheek below eye.

Reverse

Owl standing right with head facing, olive sprig to left, Greek lettering on right

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΘE

Comments

Imitating design of Athenian tetradrachm.

Many variants known. Owl can be facing (main photos), or as in the Athenian prototype, turned toward right with only head facing:

The type with two crescents on the cheek is listed as a separate type (see link).

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
ND (200 BC - 24 BC)												Owl facing
ND (200 BC - 24 BC)												Owl right, only head facing

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	CNG Electronic Auction 575 Lot 214	20 Nov 2024	ND (200 BC - 24 BC) – Owl right, only head facing	VF	USD 180.00 (+ buyer's premium)
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