The coins shown are representative examples of the grade and type, but not the actual specimens for sale. For details on NGC’s grading standards and definitions, please refer to our NGC Grading page.
This is a bronze coin from the ancient Nabataean civilization, issued during the reign of King Aretas IV, when this Middle Eastern kingdom was at its height of prosperity.
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Historical Significance: This coin was issued under King Aretas IV, who ruled a kingdom neighboring Judaea (modern Israel/Palestine region) during the lifetime of Jesus Christ. The Nabataeans were renowned as skilled traders who established impressive trade networks across deserts. Their civilization is most famous for creating the remarkable rock-cut city of Petra (in modern Jordan), carved directly into sandstone cliffs deep within the desert. The Nabataean Kingdom served as a crucial cultural and commercial bridge between the Mediterranean world and the Arabian Peninsula
The coins shown are representative examples of the grade and type, but not the actual specimens for sale. For details on NGC’s grading standards and definitions, please refer to our NGC Grading page.
This is a bronze coin from the ancient Nabataean civilization, issued during the reign of King Aretas IV, when this Middle Eastern kingdom was at its height of prosperity.
Coin Description:
Technical Details:
Historical Significance: This coin was issued under King Aretas IV, who ruled a kingdom neighboring Judaea (modern Israel/Palestine region) during the lifetime of Jesus Christ. The Nabataeans were renowned as skilled traders who established impressive trade networks across deserts. Their civilization is most famous for creating the remarkable rock-cut city of Petra (in modern Jordan), carved directly into sandstone cliffs deep within the desert. The Nabataean Kingdom served as a crucial cultural and commercial bridge between the Mediterranean world and the Arabian Peninsula
