Live auction - bgr_860303 - NABATEA - NABATAEAN KINGDOM - ARETAS IV Drachme
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| Estimate : | 225 € |
| Price : | no bid |
| Maximum bid : | no bid |
| End of the sale : | 24 October 2023 14:25:47 |
Type : Drachme
Date: c. 9 AC. - 11 AD.
Mint name / Town : Pétra, Nabatée
Metal : silver
Diameter : 14 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 3,59 g.
Rarity : R2
Coments on the condition:
Monnaie centrée avec des faiblesses. Jolis bustes. Usure régulière. Patine foncée
Obverse
Obverse legend : LÉGENDE ARAMÉENNE (ARÉTAS ROI DES NABATÉENS QUI AIME SON PEUPLE).
Obverse description : Buste du roi Arétas à droite.
Reverse
Reverse legend : INSCRIPTION ARAMÉENNE (HULDU REINE DES NABATÉENS).
Reverse description : Buste de la Reine Huldu à droite.
Historical background
NABATEA - NABATAEAN KINGDOM - ARETAS IV
(9 BC 40 AD)
The Nabataean kingdom experienced its greatest apogee during the reign of Aretas IV (9 BC - 40 AD), nicknamed "the Friend of his people". He pushes the boundaries of his kingdom. He is a builder monarch. The main monuments of Petra were built during his reign. His son and successor Malichos II (40 - 71 AD) leads a pro-Roman policy. During the Judean War, he will be the faithful ally of Titus, to whom he provides a contingent of 1,000 horsemen and 500 archers. After his death, his wife Shaqilat II ensures the regency for his son. Rabbel is the last king (71 - 106) of Petra. Shortly after his death, the Romans annexed Nabatene which became a Roman province under the reign of Trajan (97-117), under the name of Arabia.
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