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Drachm
| Issuer | Gaza (Cities of Philistia) |
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| Year | 450 BC - 333 BC |
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| Value | Drachm (1) |
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| Obverse description | Archaic-style bearded male head facing right, laureate, rendered in the Greek artistic tradition and possibly representing Zeus. The bold, stylized facial features reflect the influence of contemporary Athenian coinage on the Philistian mint at Gaza. The relief is high and the engraving shows typical archaic conventions in the treatment of the beard and hair. |
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| Reverse description | A falcon standing right, rendered in the Egyptian artistic tradition reflecting Gaza's cultural position at the crossroads of Greek and Near Eastern influences. An olive spray appears in the upper left field. The entire design is enclosed within a dotted square border, itself set within a shallow incuse square — a characteristic feature of this series. |
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| Mintage | ND (450 BC - 333 BC) |
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