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Didrachm - Obodas III and Hagaru I 28 BC - 27 BC
| Silver | 6.90 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Nabataean Kingdom (Northern Arabia) |
|---|---|
| King | Obodas III (30 BC - 9 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 28 BC - 27 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Shekel |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.90 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#412654 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle with closed wings standing left.
Script: Nabataean
Lettering: bdt mlk' mlk nbtw snt 3
Translation: Obodas the king, king of the Nabataeans, year 3
Comment
Barkay 25.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of ancient Arabian and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts King Obodas III with a long beard and a crown, while the reverse side features a representation of the Greek goddess Athena, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Nabataean Kingdom's period of Greek influence.
