These coins circulated through one of the ancient world’s great trade civilizations. The Nabataeans controlled desert routes connecting Arabia, Rome, and the East.
Each coin likely passed through merchant hands: exchanged for spices, textiles, or water in cities carved from stone. This is everyday money from a civilization built on movement and trade.
Not rare because they were precious. Rare because they survived.
You receive 1 authentic Nabataean bronze coin, randomly picked from a mixed pile like the one pictured.
Who held this before?
Picture the Roman world alive with movement. Stone roads, crowded markets, the sound of voices and iron. Soldiers resting after long marches. Families counting coins by lamplight.
This bronze coin passed through real hands between 27 BC and 476 AD. A merchant may have weighed it before trading grain. A legionary could have carried it home from campaign. A mother might have used it to buy bread for her children.
It was spent, lost, and buried as the empire changed and faded. The people who held it lived ordinary lives inside history.
The empire fell. This coin remained. Now it rests in your hand.
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FAQ
Are these items authentic?
Yes. Each piece is several centuries old and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Every item is carefully curated and verified by trusted experts and established dealers.
No replicas. Ever.
How is it possible to own something this old?
These were everyday objects, made and used in huge numbers by ordinary people, much like similar items we use and carry today. It’s one of the oldest continuously traded markets in the world.
Can I handle coins without damaging them?
Absolutely! These objects survived centuries of handling. Normal, respectful handling will not harm them. We include care guidance when appropriate.
How fast will my order ship?
All orders ship out our shop's door within 72 hours, guaranteed.
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These coins circulated through one of the ancient world’s great trade civilizations. The Nabataeans controlled desert routes connecting Arabia, Rome, and the East.
Each coin likely passed through merchant hands: exchanged for spices, textiles, or water in cities carved from stone. This is everyday money from a civilization built on movement and trade.
Not rare because they were precious. Rare because they survived.
You receive 1 authentic Nabataean bronze coin, randomly picked from a mixed pile like the one pictured.
Who held this before?
Picture the Roman world alive with movement. Stone roads, crowded markets, the sound of voices and iron. Soldiers resting after long marches. Families counting coins by lamplight.
This bronze coin passed through real hands between 27 BC and 476 AD. A merchant may have weighed it before trading grain. A legionary could have carried it home from campaign. A mother might have used it to buy bread for her children.
It was spent, lost, and buried as the empire changed and faded. The people who held it lived ordinary lives inside history.
The empire fell. This coin remained. Now it rests in your hand.
