NABATAEA. Aretas IV, with Shuqailat I. Circa 9/8 BC-AD 40. Æ (14mm, 2.12 g, 11h). Petra mint. Undated, but attributed to years 26–48.Electronic Auction 520 Greek, Bronze Sold For $ 60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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NABATAEA. Aretas IV, with Shuqailat I. Circa 9/8 BC-AD 40. Æ (14mm, 2.12 g, 11h). Petra mint. Undated, but attributed to years 26–48. Aretas, in military attire, standing facing, head left, holding spear and sword; palm frond to left, ligate letters to right / Shuqailat, veiled, standing left, raising hand. CN 187a; cf. Meshorer, Nabataea 97. Earthen dark green patina, a little off center, area of weak strike. VF. |