Nabataea, Rabbel II with Hagaru, AE Circa 92-106 AD, Petra Mint

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Greek, Nabataea, Rabbel II with Hagaru, AD 70/1-105/9, AE (bronze, 3.24g, 14.3mm), Circa 92-106 AD, Petra Mint
Obv: Jugate, laureate busts of Rabbel and Gamilat, draped, right
Rev: Crossed cornucopias
Ref: Meshorer, Nabataea 164 Rarity/Choice: Scarce, aVF (earthen dark green-brown surfaces, compact and irregular flan)
Note: Rabbel II, along with Hagaru, ruled the Nabataean Kingdom during the 1st century AD. Their reign was marked by stability and prosperity, and they continued the policies of expansion and trade that characterized Nabataean rule. Rabbel II was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to strengthen the kingdom’s defenses, while Hagaru likely played a supportive role in governance. Under their rule, the Nabataean Kingdom maintained its position as a key player in the trade routes of the ancient Near East, particularly in the lucrative incense trade. The presence of crossed cornucopias on the reverse of a coin typically symbolizes abundance, prosperity, and fertility. In ancient coinage, this imagery often represents the wealth and bounty of the issuing authority or city.