At Damascus, the governor under King Aretas was guarding the city of Damascus in order to seize me,  but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall and escaped his hands. (2 Corinthians 11:32-33 ESV)


Aretas IV's daughter Phaisalas was at one time married to Herod Antipas.


Aretas IV with Shuqailat, 9 BC-AD 40, AE shalem of 17.3 mm, 3.50 grams.

Obverse: Aretas IV and Shuqailat jugate busts to right

Reverse: ARETAS and SHUQAILAT in Nabatatean Aramaic.

References: Meshorer 114. 

NICE and bold for these...excellent detailed portraits and FULL Nabataean names. 


This lot is accompanied by a photo-authenticity receipt signed by David Hendin, author of Guide to Biblical Coins.

 

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