Drachm - Rabbel II and Gamilat (Petra) (90-91) front Drachm - Rabbel II and Gamilat (Petra) (90-91) back
Drachm - Rabbel II and Gamilat (Petra) (90-91) photo

Drachm - Rabbel II and Gamilat Petra

 
Silver 3.3 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Nabataean Kingdom (Northern Arabia)
King
Rabbel II (70-106)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
90-91
Value
1 Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.3 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#212582
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Bust of Gamilat, to right, veiled, draped.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a crowned king on one side and a goddess on the other, which suggests that the Nabataean Kingdom was influenced by both Greek and Roman cultures.