NABATAEA. Malichos I. Circa 59/8-30 BC. AR Quarter Shekel – “Drachm” (16.5mm, 2.71 g, 12h). Petra mint. Dated RY 28 (33/2 BC). Near VF.CNG Feature Auction 123 Greek, 12h, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver Sold For $ 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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NABATAEA. Malichos I. Circa 59/8-30 BC. AR Quarter Shekel – “Drachm” (16.5mm, 2.71 g, 12h). Petra mint. Dated RY 28 (33/2 BC). Diademed head right; W[?] (in Nabataean) to left / Eagle standing left; “Y[ear] 28” (date, in Nabataean) across field. CN 16; Meshorer, Nabataea –; Schmitt-Korte II –; Hoover & Barkay 16 = Huth 46; cf. HGC 10, 682; cf. DCA 958 (didrachm); Triton XXVI, lot 401 (hammer $7000). Rough find patina, a little off center. Near VF. Very rare. |