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This ancient NGC genuine Nabataea kingdom coin is a remarkable piece of history. It was minted under the reign of Rabbel II and Gamilat in ancient Petra Jordan. The Nabataean Kingdom was situated in the north-western Arabian Peninsula. It stretched south along the Red Sea coast into the Hejaz, and as far north as Damascus, which was briefly under Nabataean control. Nabataea was an independent state from the 4th century BC until it was annexed in AD 106 by the Roman Empire, and transformed into the imperial Province of Arabia Petraea. The capital of the kingdom was Petra, which at its peak had 30,000 residents and boasted a theater seating 8,000. Aristocrats and merchants competed to carve monumental tombs into the surrounding pink sandstone cliffs, mixing Egyptian, Greco-Roman and Mesopotamian architecture. Initially, Nabataeans used the coins of trading partners, mostly those of the Ptolemaic Egypt and Phoenician Tyre. Early Nabataean coins are anonymous, overstruck on bronzes of the first three Ptolemies, who ruled Egypt from 303 to 221 BC. These coins are crude imitations of gold staters of Alexander the Great. The first Nabataean ruler to issue coins bearing his name and portrait was Obodas I (96-86 BC). Only a few examples of his silver drachms are known to exist today. Most surviving Nabataean coins date from the reign of Aretas IV Philopatris (9 BC-AD 40), who issued over 50 different types in silver and bronze. Nabataea continued to issue coins until the death of its last king, Rabbel II Soter (70-106 AD). During the Roman rule, Petra continued to issue occasinally autonomous provincial bronze coins. This coin is a great addition to any collection of ancient coins and is a must-have for collectors of Roman coins.

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Petra Rock-cut Monuments 5 oz Antique finish Silver Coin 50 Cedis Republic of Ghana 2024. Discover the ancient wonder of Petra, a mesmerizing rock-cut monument hidden in the heart of Jordan’s desert. Carved into vibrant rose-red cliffs, this UNESCO World Heritage site unveils a rich history of the Nabateans, dating back to 312 BC. Wander through the narrow Siq, a breathtaking canyon entrance, and unveil the iconic Treasury, a marvel of architectural mastery. The 5 oz silver Petra coin is a stunning tribute to this ancient wonder. The coin is struck in high relief, capturing every intricate detail of the Treasury, and the antique finish whispers tales of a lost civilization’s ingenuity. Rock-cut monument is more than a destination. It’s an adventure through a world lost to antiquity, and your journey begins with the Petra coin.

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