Six Unpublished Nabataean Drachms: Filling some Gaps

Abstract

Six hitherto unknown dated Nabataean drachms from the reigns of Aretas IV, Malichus II, and Rabbel II are described in this article. The existence of these coins tightens some of the temporal gaps in the dated silver coinage of this period. Insight into the scarcity of silver within the Nabataean kingdom during this period is demonstrated. Suggestions as to yet undiscovered dated drachms are also made.