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Electronic Auction 502

Lot nuber 344

NABATAEA. Syllaios. Usurper, circa 9-6 BC. AR Unit (10.5mm, 0.98 g, 12h). Petra mint.


Electronic Auction 502
Lot: 344.
 Estimated: $ 75

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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NABATAEA. Syllaios. Usurper, circa 9-6 BC. AR Unit (10.5mm, 0.98 g, 12h). Petra mint. Diademed head of Obodas II right / Aramaic shin (Syllaios) and ḥēth (Aretas) within wreath. Barkay, Usurper 4; CN 72; Meshorer, Nabataea, Sup 4. Lightly toned, scratches. VF.

Describing Obodas II’s chief minister Syllaios, the historian Josephus writes “for the most part his [Obodas’] realm was governed by Syllaios, who was a clever man, still young in years and handsome.” (Antiquitates Judaicae, XVI, 220) On the death of Obadas, Syllaios, likely positioning himself to become king, took control alongside Aretas IV, Obodas’ son and intended successor. Within months he was brought to Rome, found guilty of murdering Obodas, and cast from the Tarpeian rock.

Closing Date and Time: 20 October 2021 at 11:54:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.