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Nabataean Kingdom. Rabbel II, 70-106 CE. AR Drachm (3.74 g) dated year 1 (70/1 CE)

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Pre-Long Beach Auction (#136) Closed

Lot #194 Nabataean Kingdom. Rabbel II, 70-106 CE. AR Drachm (3.74 g) dated year 1 (70/1 CE)

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Lot closed - Winning bid:$525

Estimate: $500

Description

Description:

Nabataean Kingdom. Rabbel II, 70-106 CE. AR Drachm (3.74 g) dated year 1 (70/1 CE). Laureate bust right of Rabbel II. Reverse: Laureate bust right of Shuqailat. Meshorer (Qedem 3) 142. Rare. Double-struck, causing portions of the inscriptions to be difficult to decipher. Remarkably fine portraits; Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - UP
Shuqailat was the mother of Rabbel II and used the title "Queen [of the Nabataeans]" on coinage. The mint place is likely Petra for this fascinating and historically important kingdom.
Goldberg's Auction 59, lot 2231
The Peh Family Collection.

Categories: City Coins of Israel
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