 SAMARIA. Ca. 375-333 B.C. Obol. Persian king seated r. raising a flower to his nose and holding a scepter, thymiaterion at r., Aramaic BT (Bagabatos) around. Rv. Persian king standing r. slaying a bull, pellet at center. 0.80 grams. Meshorer & Qedar 6. Some minor weakness. Pleasing example for type. Toned Extremely Fine. (Est. $450-$550)
We are not certain who exactly was Bagabatos, but he was most likely a Persian administrator in Samaria.
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