ARABIA, Eastern. Mleiha. Uncertain. 1st century BC – 2nd century AD. BI Tetradrachm (24mm, 13.68 g, 3h). Imitating Alexander III of Macedon. In the name of ’Abi’el.Electronic Auction 516 Greek, Billon Sold For $ 275. 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 (24mm, 13.68 g, 3h). Imitating Alexander III of Macedon. In the name of ’Abi’el. Stylized head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Figure enthroned right, holding scepter in left hand, right hand extended, upon which a small “horse” stands left; palm tree to right, trident-like symbol to inner right, ’b’l (in crude form of Aramaic) to left. Van Alfen, Die, NS 9; MacDonald, Abiel, Group D.2.2; Huth –; Potts Class XLV; HGC 10, 689 var. (rev. type left). Dark brown patina. VF. |