Quinarius - Amdan Bayyin Monogram type, large bust
Features
| Issuer |
Himyarite Kingdom
(Southern Arabia)  |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 100-120 |
| Value | Quinarius (½) |
| Currency | Denarius |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.59 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 536768 |
| References | SNG ANS 6# 1596 Yaʻakov Meshorer; 1981. Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum: The Collection of the American Numismatic Society / Part 6. Palestine-South Arabia. American Numismatic Society, New York City, New York, United States. |
Obverse
Large bust of king right, within beaded border with monogram behind.
Script: Ancient South Arabian
Reverse
Small bust of king right, name and mint inscriptions around.
Script: Ancient South Arabian
Lettering:
MDN BYN
RYDN
Translation:
Amdān Bayān Yahaqbiḍ
Raydan
Mint
Raydan, modern-day Zafar, YemenComments
References:
Malcom-Hay 3.4i
BMC Arabia pg. 71, 1
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