ARABIA, Eastern. Mleiha. Uncertain. 1st century BC – 2nd century AD. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 15.79 g, 1h). Imitating Alexander III of Macedon. In the name of ’Abi’el.

Triton XXIV
Lot: 787. Estimated: $ 1 000

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 1 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ARABIA, Eastern. Mleiha. Uncertain. 1st century BC – 2nd century AD. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 15.79 g, 1h). Imitating Alexander III of Macedon. In the name of ’Abi’el. Stylized head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Figure enthroned left, holding scepter in left hand, right hand extended, upon which stands a small horse right; palm tree to left, upward-pointing chevron to inner left, trident-like symbol to inner right, ’b’l (in crude form of Aramaic) to right. Van Alfen, Die, NS 6.1, 144 (O8/R17); Macdonald, Abiel, Group D.1.4.1.a; Huth 132; Potts Class XLVIII, 477; HGC 10, 689. Toned, patches of find patina, typical light roughness. VF. Well centered and struck. Rare.

From the Collection of a Northern California Gentleman, purchased from Frank Kovacs, February 2007.


The final winners of all Triton XXIV lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 19-20 January 2021. This lot is in Session Three, which begins 20 January 2021 at 9 AM ET.

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