Description: Trajan | AR Tridrachm Reference: SNG ANS 1153, BMC 59-61 Date: 111 CE Obverse: AYTOKP KAIC NEP TPAIANOC CEB ΓEPM ΔAK, laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder Reverse: ΔHMAPX EΞ YΠATOC; Arabia standing left, holding branch and bundle of cinnamon sticks; to left, camel standing left Mint: Bostra, Arabia Size: 23.5 mm Weight: 9.70 grams COMMEMORATING THE ANNEXATION OF NABATAEAN KINGDOM. This heavy silver coin was struck to celebrate the addition of the new province of Arabia Petraea to the Roman Empire. The reverse features the personification of the new province holding spices with a camel at her feet, symbolizing the Empire's new control over the exotic spice trade through what is now Jordan and southern Syria. A scarce larger denomination that typically sells for well over $200 dollars. This example has unfortunately been harshly cleaned, leaving the obverse in particular with some roughness. Priced accordingly. The attribution of this type away from the traditional city of Caesarea in Cappadocia was first made by W.E. Metcalf in 1975 from the evidence of the Tell Kalak (near Amman, Jordan) hoard [ANS MN 20, p.99]. That hoard of 2350 coins contained ten coins of this type. Kindler (The Coinage of Bostra) also attributes the issue to Bostra (Pl.VI, 4). Policies I apply the highest ethical standards in selling ancient coins. All coins are guaranteed to be genuine and any item found to be otherwise may be returned for a full refund. The most important thing is that you are happy with your new coin(s)! All coins are shipped in PVC-free, archival-grade coin flips and inserts made of acid-free paper Domestic (USA) shipping only, except for international shipments through eBay International Shipping program. If you purchase multiple items please message me before you pay and I will combine the shipping for you. I accept all returns within 30 calendar days upon receipt of the item. No explanation is required for the return, but it would be appreciated. Any item which has been altered from its original state may not be returned. Don't see what you're looking for? Just shoot me a message, I might have it but haven't gotten around to listing it!
Price: 114.99 USD
Location: Canton, Michigan
End Time: 2024-10-04T23:10:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: Tridrachm
Historical Period: Roman: Provincial (100-400 AD)
Composition: Silver
Year: 111
Era: Ancient
Variety: Trajan
Certification: Uncertified
