Use of Ptolemaic Bronze in Nabataea
Sale: CNG 76, Lot: 825. Estimate $200. Closing Date: Wednesday, 12 September 2007. Sold For $320. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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NABATAEA. Anonymous issues. Circa 135/04-9 BC. Æ 18mm (4.20 g, 12h). Helmeted head of Athena right / Nike advancing left, holding wreath and cornucopia. Cf. Meshorer,
Nabataea 1-4 (for type); Schmitt-Korte & Price 5-6 (with overstriking). VF, dark green patina with light earthen deposits. Overstruck on a Ptolemaic bronze issue. Very rare.