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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;John Anthony, post: 2320500, member: 42773&quot;]Here is one of the most interesting of all Nabataean types. These were minted on the occasion of Aretas IV and Shaqilat&#039;s wedding in 12 AD. They show the king in full military regalia and the queen in the gesture of a hamsa, a sign of blessing and protection.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]468907[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>This coin came from an uncleaned batch, and I mean uncleaned. I had to wash my hands after sorting through them - they looked like I had just replaced a head gasket. This one is going into a water soak and we&#039;ll see what happens with a little brushing and picking.</p><p><br /></p><p>I already have two of these types, so why would I bother with a third? Well, this is the first coin on which I&#039;ve seen the king&#039;s funky Arabian boots.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]468908[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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