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Æ15 - Aretas IV 9 BC - 40 AD
| Bronze | - | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Nabataean Kingdom (Northern Arabia) |
|---|---|
| King | Aretas IV (9 BC - 40 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 9 BC - 40 AD |
| Currency | Shekel |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#86552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Double cornucopiae surrounding a caduceus over the King's initial
Script: Nabataean
Lettering: H
Translation: Aretas
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aretas IV coin is that it features a unique blend of Arabian and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse (front) side features an image of Aretas IV in a traditional Arabian headdress, while the reverse (back) side features a Greek-style image of the goddess Athena, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Nabataean Kingdom's period of Greek influence.
