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LOT 2843
South Arabia. Himyar, 'Amdan Bayan Yahaqbid AR Unit. Circa AD 100-120.
Raidan mint. Bare head to right, within dotted border terminated by monogram / Small head to right; South Arabian legend around; 'sceptre' to right. CAF 3.4i; Huth 437-43; SNG ANS 1602-9. Good Very Fine.(0.98gr, 13mm, 3h.).
Provenance
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
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LOT 2843
South Arabia. Himyar, 'Amdan Bayan Yahaqbid AR Unit.
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)
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