Description

Title: NABATAEAN KINGDOM | ARETAS IV & SHAQILAT BRONZE

Description: The Historical Narrative: Sovereigns of the Spice Route. Struck during the golden age of Petra, this bronze unit represents the peak of the Nabataean Kingdom under its most famous ruler, Aretas IV. Known as "the lover of his people," Aretas IV controlled the vital incense and spice trade routes of the ancient Near East. This coinage is a significant historical link to the biblical era (mentioned in the New Testament) and reflects the unique Hellenistic-Arabian culture of the Nabataeans before their incorporation into the Roman Empire.
Obverse: Features the jugate (overlapping) busts of King Aretas IV and Queen Shaqilat, a powerful symbol of joint rule and dynastic stability. * Reverse: Depicts crossed cornucopias (horns of plenty), symbolizing the immense wealth generated by the kingdom's trade monopoly. Nabataean inscriptions are visible between the horns.
A quintessential "Biblical Era" coin, essential for collectors of Petra’s history and the ancient desert civilizations.

Date/Period: 9 BC – AD 40

Materials: Bronze

Dimensions: 16 mm

Reserve: $40.00

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Condition

Fine

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