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| Issuer | Himyarite Kingdom (Southern Arabia) |
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| Year | 100-120 |
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| Reference(s) | SNG ANS 6#1596 |
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| Reverse description | Small bust of the king facing right at centre, similarly styled with pellet-beaded hair, set within the field. Surrounding the bust, an inscription in Ancient South Arabian script is arranged in a circular legend, with additional characters placed in the lower field beneath the bust. To the right of the bust, a sceptre or staff symbol is visible. The legends record the king's name and the mint of Raydan, the royal capital of the Himyarite Kingdom. |
| Reverse script | Ancient South Arabian |
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| Edge | Plain |
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