Quinarius - Tharan Yaub Yuhanim Monogram on cheek

Issuer Himyarite Kingdom (Southern Arabia)
Year 175-215
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Quinarius (1/2)
Currency Denarius
Composition Silver
Weight 1.91 g
Diameter 16 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered (scyphate)
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Huth#451var.
Obverse description Male head right, within pearled torc ending with arrowhead at bottom left and letter H at top. Monogram on cheek and behind head.
Obverse script Ancient South Arabian
Obverse lettering H
Reverse description Small 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 script Ancient South Arabian
Reverse lettering 𐩩𐩱𐩧𐩬 𐩺𐩲𐩨 𐩧𐩺𐩵𐩬
(Translation: Tha`rān Ya`ūb Yuhan`im Raydan)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (175-215) - H on obverse -
Numisquare ID 8994365060
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