{"product_id":"spanish-colonial-coin-silver-cob-copy","title":"Ancient Arabian Coin | Himyarite Kingdom","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory of the Artifact\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis silver drachm was issued in the Himyarite Kingdom between roughly 50 and 200 AD, a period when South Arabia was integrated into major trade networks linking the Mediterranean, East Africa, and India. The coinage reflects strong influence from earlier Hellenistic models, particularly in its general layout, but the execution is distinctly local, with simplified and stylized features that depart from classical realism. Rather than detailed portraiture, the designs often appear abstract, emphasizing form and symbolism over precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA defining characteristic of these drachma is their noticeably concave, bowl-like shape, created during the striking process when thin silver flans were driven into the dies. This gives the coin a curved profile rather than a flat surface, making it immediately recognizable among ancient coin types. The curvature may have helped strengthen the thin metal or simply resulted from local minting techniques. These coins served as practical currency within regional trade systems, and today they are studied for their unique fabric and for how they adapt imported monetary traditions into a distinctly South Arabian form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know these are original Spanish Coins?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ethree layer system of protection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAncient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etrusted and reputable antique distributors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNext, the Artifact is inspected by an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eexpert\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eteam member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinally, Ancient Artifacts gives an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eadditional layer of protection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by promising a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efull refund with no questions asked\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat will my artifact look like?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour coin will look very similar to the ones shown in the photos. There will always be some variety, given our items are unique historical pieces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe display case included is openable so that you may easily handle and closely observe the artifact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf for whatever reason you get anything that does not fit this description you are entitled to your money back! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour order will include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne authentic Himyarite Kingdom Coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant protective case for preservation and display of your artifact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eAncient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ancient-artifacts-store.myshopify.com\/pages\/the-ancient-artifacts-mission-promise\"\u003eRead more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Artifacts Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623733166296,"sku":"ANC[HIMYARITE]","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/3987\/8104\/files\/himyarite_main.png?v=1777577078","url":"https:\/\/ancientartifacts.com\/products\/spanish-colonial-coin-silver-cob-copy","provider":"Ancient Artifacts Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}