Nabataean Petra Silver, Aretas IV with Shuqilat 9 BC-40 AD AR drachm (NabS206) Widow’s Dalmatius died in late summer

Dalmatius died in late summer 337

This economical pendant has an authentic Seleucid coin mounted in a swivel bezel that is gold-plated on silver

also known as Herod the Great during his reign from 40-4 BC

FESTUS SENT PAUL TO CEASAR Festus kept Paul in prison as a favor to the Jews

a common ancient practice to verify silver purity

Nabataean Petra Silver, Aretas IV with Shuqilat 9 BC-40 AD AR drachm (NabS206) Widow’s Dalmatius died in late summerNabataean Kingdom. Aretas IV, with Shuqilat. 9 B. C. A. D. 40 AR drachm (14. 4 mm, 2. 32 g, 11 h). Petra mint, uncertain date. Laureate and draped bust of Aretas IV right Veiled bust of Shaqilat right; date to left.