Details
LOT 3339
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. Good Very Fine.(1.15gr, 15mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
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