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Triton XXIV  19-20 Jan 2021
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Lot 789

Estimate: 500 USD
Price realized: 1200 USD
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ARABIA, Southern. Saba'. 1st century BC - 1st century AD. AR nṣf – Unit (27mm, 5.39 g, 5h). Imitating Athens 'New Style' coinage, but with Roman-style bust. Male head right, wearing laurel wreath, of Roman style, within wreath / Owl standing right, head facing, on amphora; monogram and N (in South Arabian [mark of value]) to left, monogram and curved symbol of Almaqah to right. CAF 1.13i; Huth 283–6; HGC 10, 725; SNG ANS 1475; Klein 740 (this coin). Attractive blue iridescent tone, minor double strike on reverse. Good VF. Well centered on a broad flan.

From the Collection of a Northern California Gentleman. Ex CNG inventory 750387 (November 2004); Dieter Klein Collection.
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