421, Lot: 391. Estimate $300. Sold for $450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ARABIA, Southern. Saba'. 1st century AD. AR
nṣf – Unit (25mm, 4.91 g, 6h). Imitating Athens New Style, but with Roman-style bust. Roman style laureate head right; retrograde N (in South Arabian [mark of value]) to left; all within wreath / Owl standing right, head facing, on amphora; monograms to left, monogram and curved symbol of
Almaqah to right. CAF 1.16i; Huth 292–3; SNG ANS 1487–90. VF, toned, minor double strike. Well centered.