Details
LOT 3185
Nabataea, Syllaios, with Aretas IV AR Quarter Sela'-Drachm. 9-6 BC. Petra mint.
Diademed head of Obodas III to right; [Aramaic letter before] / Aramaic 'shin' (Syllaios) and 'het' (Aretas) within wreath. Cf. Barkay, Usurper 4; cf. Huth 60; cf. Meshorer, Nabataea Sup 4. Near Very Fine. Obverse off-centre.(1.05gr, 112mm, 12h.).
Provenance
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 3185
Nabataea, Syllaios, with Aretas IV AR Quarter Sela'-Drachm.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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