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LOT 3183
Nabataea, Obodas II, with Hagaru I AR Sela'-Drachm. Dated RY 11 (20/19 BC). Petra mint.
'BDT MLKA' in Nabataean to right, diademed and draped bust of Obodas to right; 'ŠNT' and date 11 in Nabataean to left / Jugate diademed and draped busts of Obodas and Hagaru to right. CN 50 var. (Nabataean Ḥ in field on reverse); Meshorer, Nabataea -; DCA2 1015. Very Fine. Struck with worn dies, large lamination on reverse.(4.57gr, 18mm, 10h.).
Provenance
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 565, 3 July 2024, lot 255.
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LOT 3183
Nabataea, Obodas II, with Hagaru I AR Sela'-Drachm.
Estimate £120 - 170€140 - 200 (for guidance only)$160 - 230 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£63 (EUR 73; USD 84) +BP*
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