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Ma'ah - Obodas II 60 BC
60 BC year| Silver | 6.68 g | - |
| Issuer | Nabataean Kingdom (Northern Arabia) |
|---|---|
| King | Obodas II (62 BC - 60 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 60 BC |
| Value | 1 Maah (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Shekel |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.68 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#392871 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left with closed wings.
Script: Nabataean
Translation:
Obodas the king, king of Nabataea
Year three
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Ma'ah - Obodas II (60 BC) from Nabataean Kingdom (Northern Arabia) made of Silver weighing 6.68 g is that it features an image of Obodas II, the king of the Nabataean Kingdom, on one side, and an image of the goddess Athena on the other side. This coin was used as a form of currency during the reign of Obodas II and was likely used for trade and commerce within the kingdom and beyond.
