NGC XF EXTREMELY FINE Arabia Felix Himyarites AR Drachm Silver Coin 1st Century

NGC XF EXTREMELY FINE Arabia Felix Himyarites AR Drachm Silver Coin 1st Century. The Himyar tribe, residing in the coastal region of present-day Yemen, was referred to by the Romans as Arabia Felix, meaning Fertile Arabia. By 110 BCE, the Himyarites had united to form a kingdom.

By the first century AD, when the depicted silver drachm was struck, the Himyar had expanded their dominion, establishing Zafar as their capital. Remarkably, the Himyarites embraced Judaism, becoming one of the rare ancient Arab peoples to do so. Post 380 CE, the Himyarite Kingdom transformed into a Jewish monarchy. However, their rule endured for over six centuries before succumbing to the Abyssinians in 525 CE.

Graded XF (Extremely Fine) and Certified by NGC. Stock Photos Used - Certificate Number Will Vary, Quality & Grade Will Not!

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