Himyarites Silver Coin - Scyphate Quinarius
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Himyarite silver Scyphate Quinarius coin, circa 1st–2nd century AD, with obverse bust of a bearded man facing right and a trident motif behind, concave reverse with a small head looking right at a scepter-like symbol; diameter 1.5 cm, weight 1.43 g, authentic and original, acquired in 2024 from Galerie/Antiquitätenhändler with provenance Ex London Art Market.
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A beautiful, small Himyarite skyphat quinarius in silver. The convex obverse shows the bust of a beardless man looking to the right, with a trident behind him and surrounded by a dotted border. The concave reverse shows a small head looking to the right at a scepter-like symbol in the right field. The Sabaean inscription is visible around the head, the mint mark in the field. The coin is struck on one side and shows some light wear on the surface, but is otherwise in good condition.
Diameter: 1.5 cm
Weight: 1.43 g
Origin: Ex London Art Market.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that they are authorized to ship this object. Due to the complex cultural laws, we can ship this item only within the EU and to Great Britain or Switzerland.
A beautiful, small Himyarite skyphat quinarius in silver. The convex obverse shows the bust of a beardless man looking to the right, with a trident behind him and surrounded by a dotted border. The concave reverse shows a small head looking to the right at a scepter-like symbol in the right field. The Sabaean inscription is visible around the head, the mint mark in the field. The coin is struck on one side and shows some light wear on the surface, but is otherwise in good condition.
Diameter: 1.5 cm
Weight: 1.43 g
Origin: Ex London Art Market.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that they are authorized to ship this object. Due to the complex cultural laws, we can ship this item only within the EU and to Great Britain or Switzerland.
Details
Culture
Himyarites
Century/timeframe
Circa 1st-2nd Century AD
Name of object
Coin - Scyphate Quinarius
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Fair
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
