ORC0503 Samaria AR fraction, aEF
Unsold at US $700.00
Nov-22-04
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ORC0503 AR fraction, aEF

Samaria, 4th century BC, AR hemiobol, (0.21g) Nude youth    

        (temple boy?) seated facing, soles of feet parallel,
        holding hand on groin, holding bird by neck with his left.
        / Forepart of winged bull right. Meshorer & Qedar, Samarian
        Coinage, #121. Toned VF / Good VF

The role of the bird is not clear.