Details
LOT 3342
South Arabia. Himyar, 'Amdan Bayan Yahaqbid AR Unit. Circa AD 100-120. Raydan mint.
Head to right within circular torque / Small head to right; yanaf-monogram to left, 'sceptre' to right. CAF 3.2ai; Huth 429. Very Fine.(1.26gr, 14mm, 5h.).
Provenance
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
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