Quinarius - Tharan Yaub Yuhanim Monogram on cheek

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IssuerHimyarite Kingdom (Southern Arabia)
Year175-215
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueQuinarius (1/2)
CurrencyDenarius
CompositionSilver
Weight1.91 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered (scyphate)
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Huth#451var.
Obverse descriptionMale head right, within pearled torc ending with arrowhead at bottom left and letter H at top. Monogram on cheek and behind head.
Obverse scriptAncient South Arabian
Obverse letteringH
Reverse descriptionSmall male head right, king`s name from bottom left of head to above right of head, sceptre symbol at right, mint mark in exergue.
Reverse scriptAncient South Arabian
Reverse lettering𐩩𐩱𐩧𐩬 𐩺𐩲𐩨 𐩧𐩺𐩵𐩬
(Translation: Tha`rān Ya`ūb Yuhan`im Raydan)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (175-215)  - H on obverse -
Catalog ID8994365060
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