Bronze 38.99 g., 45 mm.; Obv: In the center, the arch which served as the entrance to the Acropolis during all of the historical periods. To the left, are columns of different sizes. The field is decorated with an engraved motif of leaves and branches on a Nabatean bowl from Avdat (1st century CE). Below, to the left, is a replica of a stone relief motif of the late Roman period, representing a bird. The name of the city, "Avdat" is in Hebrew above and in English below; Rev: In the center, a replica of a city-coin minted by the Nabatean King Aretas IV (9-40 CE). In the center of the coin, a double cornucopia is crossed at its base. The Aramaic inscription between the horns stands for, "Aretas, Shakilat", the king and his consort. On the rim, the inscription, "Nabataean Coin 9-40 CE", in Hebrew 3769-3800 and in English below; Number on the edge: 4977; Mintage: 5655 pcs., Designed by Mordechai Gumpel & Alex Berlyne; Kretschmer Mint; UNC
