NABATAEA. Aretas IV, 9 BC-AD 40. (Bronze, 13 mm, 13.00 g, 12 h), Petra. Monogram of Nabataean Aramaic het and resh within laurel wreath. Rev. Eagle with closed wings standing right; to left, H. Al-Qatanani 129 t1. Cf. Barkay 154 (H only in wreath). Meshorer -. A rare variety. Attractive black patina with earthen highlights. Very fine.