ARABIA, Southern. Saba'. Late 4th–mid 2nd centuries BC. AR gms – Half Unit (10.5mm, 1.63 g, 8h). Imitating Athens. VF.Electronic Auction 564 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ARABIA, Southern. Saba'. Late 4th–mid 2nd centuries BC. AR gms – Half Unit (10.5mm, 1.63 g, 8h). Imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right; G (in South Arabian; mark of value) on cheek / Owl standing right, head facing; inscription above, yanaf-monogram to left, ‘Mukarrib’-monogram to right. Van Alfen, Studies, SIII.B.11, 265 (O1/R1); Huth 248; CAF 1.7ii. Toned, light scratches, softly struck on reverse. VF. Extremely rare, only three examples noted by Van Alfen. |