© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Quinarius - ʿAmdān Bayān Yahaqbiḍ Raydan
| Silver | 1.29 g | 14.0 mm |
| Issuer | Himyarite Kingdom (Southern Arabia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100-120 |
| Value | Quinarius (½) |
| Currency | Denarius |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.29 g |
| Diameter | 14.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#376793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Small male head right surrounded by Sabaean inscription and monogram.
Script: Ancient South Arabian
Lettering:
𐩲[𐩵𐩬𐩽𐩨𐩺𐩬
𐩧𐩺𐩵𐩬
Translation:
Amdan Bayyin Yanuf.
Raydan.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an inscription in the ancient Himyarite language, which was a minority language spoken in Southern Arabia during the time of the Himyarite Kingdom. The inscription on the coin includes the name of the king, ʿAmdān Bayān Yahaqbiḍ (Raydan), and the date of issue, which is written in the Islamic calendar. This coin is a rare example of a Himyarite coin that has been discovered, and it provides valuable insight into the culture and language of the Himyarite people.