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Lot No.145
eAUC02
Ancient World
Auction Date: 16-10-2021
Bronze
Kingdom of Nabatea - bronze unit of Aretas III (c.84-71 BC), Damascus mint, SNG ANS 1421, 8.93g. Obv: Diademed head facing right. Rev: Tyche of Damascus seated left holding cornucopia; traces of monogram to left and Greek legend ARETOU to right.
Very fine, Rare.
The Nabataean kingdom rose to power in the breakup of the Seleucid Empire. The Nabataeans grew wealthy from trade routes between east and west that ran through their territory. King Aretas II (c.110-96 BCE) struck the first identifiable Nabataean coins copying the types of Alexander the Great's gold staters. Later kings struck bronze and silver coins in a distinctive local style.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 4,000-5,000
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