Arabia Felix- Himyarite Confederacy

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Amdan Bayyin.

Silver Drachm.

The Himyarite Confederacy which dominated Yemen from the 2nd century BC was never brought under Roman control. However, because of the importance of the trade routes to India, friendly diplomatic relations were maintained.

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Amdan Bayyin.

Silver Drachm.

The Himyarite Confederacy which dominated Yemen from the 2nd century BC was never brought under Roman control. However, because of the importance of the trade routes to India, friendly diplomatic relations were maintained.

Additional information

Origin

Ancient Greece

Date

150 – 250 A.D.

Obverse

Amdan Bayyin; hair hanging in ringlets. Beardless. Monogram behind.

Reverse

Small head, similar to obverse; Himyarite legend above and beneath.