Ancient Bronze Coin of the Nabataean Kingdom (Kingdom of Petra)

Aretas IV Nabataean AE (c. 9 BC - AD 40) — Petra Kingdom Bronze

Bronze coin from King Aretas IV — ruler of Nabataean trade empire at height of prosperity, contemporary with Jesus Christ.

Royal Camel Caravan Design

• Obverse: Laureate bust of Aretas IV right

• Reverse: Two crossed cornucopias — Nabataean Aramaic legend

Technical Specifications

• Material: Bronze (AE)

• Denomination: Small unit

• Reference: HG series (Heiss)

• Reign: c. 9 BC - AD 40

• Mint: Petra/Raqmu

Desert Trade Superpower

• Nabataean kingdom neighbor to Judaea

• Petra — rock-cut wonder city (modern Jordan)

• Mastered desert caravan trade (frankincense, spices)

• Hydraulic engineering + water management geniuses

Collector Masterpiece

Essential bronze from Jesus-era Middle East. Petra civilization + caravan trade nexus.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.