CNG 102, Lot: 646. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ARABIA, Eastern. Mleiha. Uncertain. 1st century BC – 2nd century AD. AR Tetradrachm (22mm, 14.94 g, 1h). Imitating the types of Alexander III of Macedon. Schematic head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin, pellet on cheek / ‘Ruler’ seated left on throne, holding scepter, extending right arm; on right arm, horse standing right; palm and tri-fluked anchor in left field, [Aramaic inscription to right]. Van Alfen, Die, NS 12.1, unlisted dies; Potts Group XLVII; cf. Huth 131. VF, toned, some porosity, cleaning marks.

From collection of Will Gordon.