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21 April 2024

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Very Rare Hemidrachm of the Last King of Nabataea

Starting Price: 100 CHF
Hammer Price:  120 CHF
Lot 368

NABATAEA. Rabbell II, with Shaqilat, AD 70-106. Hemidrachm (Silver, 12.5 mm, 1.21 g, 12 h), Petra, dated RY 1 = 70/1. Laureate and draped bust of Rabbel II to right; in right field, date. Rev. Diademed, veiled, and draped bust of Shaqilat to right; in right field, date. Barkay 215. Meshorer, Nabataean, Sup. 5, Pl. 4 (as Aretas IV). Schmitt-Korte 83. Very rare. Good fine.



Rabbel II Soter was the last ruler of the Nabataean Kingdom. After his death Trajan established direct Roman rule in what became known as the province of Arabia Petraea with Bostra as capital.

Online bidding closes: 21 Apr 2024, 17:03:30 CEST Current Date & Time: 4 May 2024, 01:44:13 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:120 CHF by MailBidder7636 (2 bids)
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