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Quinarius - Shamnar Yuhan’im Raidan
| Silver (.944) | 1.62 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Himyarite Kingdom (Southern Arabia) |
|---|---|
| King | Watar Yuha'min (125-135) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 125-135 |
| Value | Quinarius (½) |
| Currency | Denarius |
| Composition | Silver (.944) |
| Weight | 1.62 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Concave |
| Technique | Hammered (scyphate) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#186549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Head right, sceptre before.
Script: Ancient South Arabian
Lettering: 𐩧𐩺𐩵𐩬
Translation: Raydan.
Edge
Plain
Comment
The composition of the coin is 94.4% silver, 0.6% gold, 3.9% copper and 1.1% lead
Composition may vary
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an inscription in the ancient Himyarite language, which was a written language used by the Himyarite Kingdom in Southern Arabia during the 1st century CE. The inscription on the coin includes the name of the king, Shamnar Yuhan'im, and his title, Raidan, which means "king" in the Himyarite language. This coin is a rare example of a Himyarite coin that has been preserved in such good condition, providing valuable insight into the history and culture of the Himyarite Kingdom.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (125-135) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Quinarius - Shamnar Yuhan’im (Raidan) (125-135) coin.
