ARABIA, Eastern. Mleiha. Uncertain. 1st century BC – 2nd century AD. AR Obol (9.5mm, 0.96 g, 1h). Imitating the types of Alexander III of Macedon. Good VF.

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Lot: 189. Estimated: $ 150

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ARABIA, Eastern. Mleiha. Uncertain. 1st century BC – 2nd century AD. AR Obol (9.5mm, 0.96 g, 1h). Imitating the types of Alexander III of Macedon. Schematic head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / ‘Ruler’ seated left on throne, holding scepter, extending right arm; on right arm, horse standing right; [palm tree] and tri-fluked anchor in left field. Van Alfen, Die, NS 12.2, 341a (O4/R5 – this coin, illustrated); Potts Group XLVIII; Huth –. Toned. Good VF.

From the Norman Frank Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group XXIX (30 March 1994), lot 317.


Closing Date and Time: 20 March 2024 at 11:02:40 ET.

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