NABATAEA. Malichos I. Circa 59/8-30 BC. Quarter Shekel – “Drachm” (16mm, 3.47 g, 12h). Petra mint. Dated RY 28 (33/2 BC). Good VF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 401. Estimated: $ 3 000

Greek, 12h, Silver

Sold For $ 7 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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NABATAEA. Malichos I. Circa 59/8-30 BC. Quarter Shekel – “Drachm” (16mm, 3.47 g, 12h). Petra mint. Dated RY 28 (33/2 BC). Diademed head right; W[?] (in Nabataean) to left / MLKW MLK’ MLK NBṬW (in Nabataean = Malichos the King, King of the Nabataeans), eagle standing left; Š[NT] and date (in Nabataean) across field. CN 16; Meshorer, Nabataea –; Schmitt-Korte II –; Hoover & Barkay 16 = Huth 46; cf. HGC 10, 682; cf. DCA 958 (didrachm). Lightly toned, minor roughness, light cleaning marks. Good VF. Very rare.


The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session Two – Lot 335-673 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 10 January 2023 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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