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LOT 2844

South Arabia, Himyar AR Unit. 2nd-3rd century AD.

'Bucranium Series'. Diademed male head to left; curved symbol of Almaqah to left, symbol of Athtar(?) to right; disc-crescent of Dhat-Hamim above / Head of antelope facing; monogram to left, curved symbol of Almaqah to right; disc-crescent of Dhat-Hamim above. Cf. CAF 2.2i; cf. Huth 302-3. Near Very Fine.(2.39gr, 15mm, 11h.).

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Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.

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LOT 2844

South Arabia, Himyar AR Unit.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £39

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