Arabia, Himyarite Kingdom

Arabia, Himyarite Kingdom. 'Amdān Bayān Yahaqbiḍ (AD 100-120). Fraction (Silver, 8 mm, 0.36 g). Minted in Raydan, associated with Ẓafār, the Himyarite royal centre. Obv: Male head to right with hair in long ringlets; to left, monogram, interrupting beaded border ending in arrowhead. Rev: In southern Arabian script: ("RYDN", Raydan), ("ʿMDN BYN", ʿAmdān Bayān). Male head to right with hair in long ringlets; before, 'scepter'. Reference: CAF 3.4iii. Huth 444. The Himyarite Kingdom emerged in southern Arabia, in present-day Yemen, with its political center at Ẓafār. Under ʿAmdān Bayān Yahaqbiḍ (c. AD 100–120), Himyar benefited from trade routes linking Arabia with the Red Sea and Indian Ocean worlds. Its coinage combined South Arabian inscriptions with broader Mediterranean influences, reflecting the kingdom’s growing prominence among the states of ancient Yemen. DISCOVER OUR CURRENT SELECTION Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics & Antiquities across current auctions and stay informed of new listings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION I. All items are original and authentic, sourced through established auction houses, galleries, and professional numismatic firms. II. Every order includes a consolidated certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance, documenting each item’s attribution and relevant catalogue references. III. Combined shipping is available only for items won in the same auction and settled as one Catawiki order. IV. For shipments outside the European Union, import licences, taxes, and related fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.

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