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Details
LOT 2842
South Arabia. Himyar, 'Amdan Bayan Yahaqbid AR Unit. Circa AD 100-120.
Raydan mint. Head to right within dotted circle interrupted by monogram to left / Small head to right; 'sceptre' to right. CAF 3.4i; Huth 441; SNG ANS 1595. Very Fine.(1.03gr, 14mm, 3h.).
Provenance
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
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