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Large Gold Unit (c. 1/8 Aureus) - 'Amdān Bayān Yahaqbiḍ (Raydan)
| Issuer | Himyarite Kingdom (Southern Arabia) |
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| Year | 100-120 |
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| Composition | Gold |
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| Obverse description | Male bust facing right, the hair arranged in long flowing ringlets or braids characteristic of Himyarite royal portraiture, rendered in a schematic yet expressive style. A monogram appears to the left of the bust within the field. The design is framed by a beaded border that is divided by the bust, consistent with South Arabian coinage conventions of the period. |
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| Reverse description | Small male head facing right occupying the central field, rendered in a summary style typical of late Himyarite fractional gold coinage. A vertical 'scepter' or staff device appears to the right of the head. The reverse carries an inscription in Ancient South Arabian script arranged around the central devices, identifying the ruler and his royal seat. |
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| Mintage | ND (100-120) |
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