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Home ▸ Catalog ▸ |Themes & Provenance| ▸ |Animals| ▸ |Camel||View Options:   | | | The camel was a symbol of Arabia. |
In 106 A.D., King Rabbel II of Nabataea died, after ruling since 70 A.D. Although there is no evidence of a pretext for annexation and Rabbel II had an heir named Obodas, Trajan moved Third Cyrenaica from Egypt into Petra and the Sixth Ferrata, a Syrian garrison unit, to occupy Bostra. It seems was some resistance from the Nabataean royal guard, but annexation was not widely resisted and there was little fighting. Trajan did not adopt the appellation Arabicus, as he did Dacius when he conquered Dacia, and Nabataean troops served as Roman auxiliary troops soon after conquest.RS98725. Silver denarius, Woytek 285b, RIC II 142, RSC II 89, BMCRE III 297, BnF IV 452, Hunter II 91 var. (no dr.), SRCV II -, VF, obverse centered, die wear, scratches, small edge cracks, weight 3.014 g, maximum diameter 18.6 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, c. 110 A.D.; obverse IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder; reverse COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC, Arabia standing front, head left, branch in right hand, bundle of cinnamon sticks in left hand, camel walking left in background on left; SOLD
Trajan, 25 January 98 - 8 or 9 August 117 A.D., Bostra, Provincia Arabia
Bostra was the northern Nabataean capital, until Trajan annexed the kingdom. It was then capital of Provincia Arabia, where the Third Legio Cyrenaica was garrisoned. The emperor Philip was born in Bostra and designated it a metropolis. This type was almost certainly struck with silver from the Nabatean treasury. Some specimens appear to have been overstruck on Nabatean drachms.RS113110. Silver drachm, cf. Metcalf Tell Kalak 15 - 17 (years 16 - 18), SNG ANS 6 1156 (also date illegible), SNG Cop -, VF/F, obv. well centered on tight flan, rev. weakly struck with part of legend unstruck/off flan, weight 3.272 g, maximum diameter 18.7 mm, die axis 180o, Bostra (Bosra, Syria) mint, Jan 112 - Aug 114 A.D.; obverse AYTOKP KAIC NEP TPAIAN CEB ΓEPM ΔAK (Imperator Caesar Nerva Augustus Germanicus Dacicus), laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder; reverse ΔHMAPX [EΞ Iς (or IZ, or IH) YΠ]AT ς (holder of Tribunitian power for 16 (or 17, or 18) years, consul for the 6th time), Arabia standing facing, head left, wearing chiton, peplos and stephane, branch downward in right hand, bundle of cinnamon sticks in left hand, camel left in background on left; SOLD
Roman Republic, First Triumvirate, Marcus Aemilius Scaurus & Publius Plautius Hypsaeus, 58 B.C.
M. Aemilius Scaurus, in 62 B.C., as quaestor to Pompey, was sent against King Aretas but withdrew when Aretas paid 300 talents. Aemilius was curule aedile when this coin was struck. This was the first time a moneyer publicized an event from his own career on coinage. Later he was praetor and propraetor, lost a campaign for Consul, and successfully defended Cicero. In 52 B.C., he was charged with bribery and went into exile.RR112929. Silver denarius, Crawford 422/1b, Sydenham 913, RSC I Aemilia 8, Russo RBW 1519, SRCV I 379, F, porous, oval flan, off center, weight 3.428 g, maximum diameter 18.0 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 58 B.C.; obverse Aretas, King of Nabataea, kneeling beside camel raising olive branch with fillet, M·SCAVR over AED·CVR above, EX - S C divided across field, REX ARETAS in exergue; reverse Jupiter in quadriga left, reins in right, hurling thunderbolt with left, scorpion below, P·HYPSAEVS over AED·CVR above, CAPT on right, C·HYPSAE·COS over PREIVE in exergue; SOLD
Trajan, 25 January 98 - 8 or 9 August 117 A.D.,"Limes" Denarius
The origin and purpose of the bronze "limes" denarii is uncertain. They may have been a token currency used only along the borders of the Empire. They may have been illegal counterfeits with a now long gone thin silver wash.
This type was issued to commemorate the founding of the Roman province Arabia Petraea, consisting of the former Nabataean kingdom in Jordan, the southern Levant, the Sinai Peninsula, and the northwestern area of the Arabian peninsula.RS99992. Billon or bronze limes denarius, cf. RIC II 245, Woytek 396b, RSC II 26, BMCRE III 474, SRCV II - (silver, Rome mint, 112 - 115 A.D.), VF, centered, nice dark patina, light marks, small lamination defects/patina chipping, weight 2.236 g, maximum diameter 18.8 mm, die axis 180o, uncertain mint, c. 112 - 115 A.D.; obverse IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder; reverse S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Arabia standing front, head left, holding branch and bundle of cinnamon sticks, camel walking left behind at feet, ARAB ADQ in exergue; SOLD
Trajan, 25 January 98 - 8 or 9 August 117 A.D.
"MARCVS VLPIVS TRAIANVS, born near Seville, Spain in 52 to Marcia and Marcus Ulpius Trajanus, pursued a military career and was appointed Governor of Germania Superior by Nerva in 97 shortly before being adopted by him. He became Augustus upon Nerva's death on January 25, 98. Although best known for adding Dacia to the Empire by a series of wars (101-106), he also built many public works and administrated ably. The Empire reached its maximum size in 117 after his Parthian victories (114-117). He died on August 8, 117, was deified, and buried in his monumental column in Rome." - from Moneta Historical Research by Tom SchroerRB17477. Orichalcum sestertius, RIC II 614; BMCRE III 977 note; Cohen II 34, F, weight 24.111 g, maximum diameter 32.7 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 112 - 117 A.D.; obverse IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P, laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder; reverse ARAB ADQVIS (in ex) S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI S C, Arabia standing front, head left, branch in right hand, bundle of cinnamon sticks in left, camel walking left behind at feet; SOLD
Antoninus Pius, August 138 - 7 March 161 A.D., Bostra, Arabia
RY51664. Bronze quadrans, Kindler 5, Spijkerman 9, SNG ANS 1171, aVF, weight 4.118 g, maximum diameter 15.1 mm, die axis 180o, Bostra (Bosra, Syria) mint, obverse ANTΩN CEB, laureate head right; reverse BOCT, camel walking right; SOLD
Commodus, March or April 177 - 31 December 192 A.D., Bostra, Arabia
Bostra (Basra today) was the capital of the Provincia Arabia when founded by Trajan in 106 A.D. Under Severus Alexander, Bostra was elevated to the rank of Roman Colony. -- "Guide to Biblical Coins" by David HendinRY06567. Bronze AE 12, RPC Online IV-3 T6739 (5 specimens), Kindler Bostra 21a, Spijkerman 31, SNG ANS 1196, BMC Arabia 15, aVF, weight 0.990 g, maximum diameter 12.3 mm, die axis 180o, Bostra (Bosra, Syria) mint, Mar/Apr 177 - 31 Dec 192 A.D.; obverse AY KOMOΔ ANTΩNINO (or similar), laureate head right; reverse N TPA BOCTPA (or similar), camel walking right; rare; SOLD
Trajan, 25 January 98 - 8 or 9 August 117 A.D., Bostra, Arabia
Bostra was the northern Nabataean capital, until Trajan annexed the kingdom. It was then capital of Provincia Arabia, where the Third Legio Cyrenaica was garrisoned. The emperor Philip was born in Bostra and designated it a metropolis.MA111821. Silver drachm, RPC Online III 4074, Metcalf Tell Kalak 16, Sydenham Caesarea 185 (Caesarea), cf. SNG ANS 6 1157 (year 18), Kindler Bostra -, SNG Cop -, F, weight 2.999 g, maximum diameter 17.3 mm, die axis 180o, Bostra (Bosra, Syria) mint, 10 Dec 112 - 9 Dec 113 A.D.; obverse AYTOKP KAIC NEP TPAIAN CEB ΓEPM ΔAK (Imperator Caesar Nerva Augustus Germanicus Dacicus), laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder; reverse ΔHMAPX EΞ IZ YΠAT ς (holder of Tribunitian power for 17 years, consul for the 6th time), Arabia standing facing, head left, wearing chiton, peplos and stephane, branch downward in right hand, bundle of cinnamon sticks in left hand, camel left in background on left; SOLD
Constantine the Great, Early 307 - 22 May 337 A.D.
BB50342. Billon centenionalis, RIC VII Cyzicus 55, aVF, weight 2.322 g, maximum diameter 17.9 mm, die axis 0o, 1st officina, Cyzicus (Kapu Dagh, Turkey) mint, 328 - 329 A.D.; obverse CONSTANTINVS AVG, diademed head right; reverse PROVIDENTIAE AVGG (to the foresight of the two emperors), campgate with two turrets, star above, SMKA in exergue; interesting diadem; scarce; SOLD
Trajan, 25 January 98 - 8 or 9 August 117 A.D., Bostra, Provincial Arabia
The camel was the sacred animal and symbol of Dusares, the main Nabataean god. Camels were sacrificed to him. The Romans made the camel their symbol of Arabia.SH90321. Silver drachm, Sydenham Caesarea 204; Kindler Bostra pl. VI, 10 ff. var.; BMC Galatia p. 54, 65 var. (Caesarea, Cappadocia); SNG ANS 1159 var. (all var. bust), gVF, superb heroic portrait, weight 3.409 g, maximum diameter 18.5 mm, die axis 180o, Bostra (Bosra, Syria) mint, 112 - 117 A.D.; obverse AVTOKP KAIC NEP TPAIANΩ APICTΩ CEB ΓEPM ΔAK, laureate, bare-chest bust right, with slight drapery on far shoulder; reverse ΔHMAPX EΞ YΠA TO Σ (holder of Tribunitian power, consul for the 6th time), Bactrian camel, with two humps, walking left on exergual line; ex Frascatius Ancient Coins, extremely rare with this bust; SOLD
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