ARABIA, Bostra(?). Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Drachm (19mm, 3.23 g, 6h). Struck AD 114-116. VF.

Electronic Auction 531 – Session 1
Lot: 657. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Provincial, Silver

Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ARABIA, Bostra(?). Trajan. AD 98-117. AR Drachm (19mm, 3.23 g, 6h). Struck AD 114-116. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Camel standing left. Ganschow, Münzen X19d; RPC III 4076 (Arabian mint); Metcalf, Tell Kalak 18; Sydenham, Caesarea 205. Lightly toned, minor marks and deposits. VF.

RPC notes that this series was struck from Roman-made dies; perhaps in Rome, but most likely, the dies were made in Rome and shipped east.

Closing Date and Time: 25 January 2023 at 13:38:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 20% buyer’s fee.