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Lot 1009 |
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Philisto-Arabian Coinage. 400-333 B.C. AR drachm (3.30 g). Unique and unpublished. Archaic style, helmeted head of Athena to right. Reverse: Winged griffin seated to right, forepaw raised over facing head of Bes? cf. Obv. SNG ANS (Palestine) 5, Reverse SNG-ANS (Palestine) 41. A remarkable Greco-Palestine issue, superb. Nearly Mint State.
Estimated Value $7,500-UP.
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$6,600 |
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Lot 1010 |
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Philisto-Arabian Coinage. Ascalon, 4th century B.C. AR hemiobol (0.62 g). Extremely rare. Unpublished. Archaic head of Athena to right. Reverse: Owl in incuse; monogram behind, inscription before. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
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Lot 1011 |
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Yehud Coinage. Persian Rule before 333 B.C. AR hemiobol (0.35 g). Lily. Reverse: Falcon with wings spread, head r.; "YHD" on r. Hen. 427; AJC I, #8. Well centered with all three letters clear and sharply defined. A lovely "Yehud" issue. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,750.
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$1,375 |
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Lot 1012 |
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Yehud Coinage. Hellenistic Period after 333 B.C. AR quarter-obol. (0.2 g). Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right. Reverse: "YHDH" (Yehudah) on left; eagle with wings spread, half turned left and standing upon thunderbolt. Hen. 438. Bold description. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
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$275 |
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Lot 1013 |
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Samaria, late 4th century B.C. AR obol (0.62 g). Rare. Persian king on throne r., smells a flower and holds scepter.Reverse: :" BDY HB L" to left of bearded male standing r. wearing kidaris, smelling flower and holding an object. Mesh-Qedar 37; Hen. 446. The legend (king's name) is very clear. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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$495 |
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Lot 1014 |
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John Hyrcanus I, 134-104 B.C. AE prutah. Hebrew inscription in wreath. Reverse: Double cornucopia with pomegranate between horns. AJC Mc 3. Full inscription readable. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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$165 |
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Lot 1015 |
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John Hyrcanus I, 134-104 B.C. AE prutah. Hebrew inscription within wreath. Reverse: Double conrucopia with pomegranate between horns. AJC NC 7 var. A fully readable inscription thus rare. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $125 - 175.
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Lot 1016 |
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John Hyrcanus I, 134-104 B.C. AE half-prutah (lepton). A very scarce issue and seldom offered this choice. Palm branch flanked by four lines of Hebrew. Reverse: Rose. Hen. 458; AJC I, Group 0. An outstanding example with lovely green patina. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
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$231 |
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Lot 1017 |
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Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 B.C. AE prutah. Rose (lily) surrounded by Hebrew (Yehonatan the King). Reverse: Anchor within circle. Hen. 467; AJC I, Group A. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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$303 |
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Lot 1018 |
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Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 B.C. AE prutah. Lily surrounded by Hebrew. Reverse: Upside down anchor within circle (off-centered). Hen. 467; AJC I, Group A. The most beautiful example of the obverse design (lily) one could hope to see. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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Lot 1019 |
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Herod I (the Great), 40 B.C. - 4 A.D. AE 8 prutot, struck 40 A.D. Rarely seen this choice. Tripod, ceremonial bowl above, date (Year 3) and monogram. Reverse: Military helmet, facing, wreath featuring acanthus leaf around, cheek pieces and straps, star above flanked by two palm branches. Hen. 486; AJC II, 235, 1. Attractive greenish-brown with earthen highlights. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $700 - 900.
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$880 |
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Lot 1020 |
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Herod I (the Great), 40 B.C. - 4 A.D. AE 8 prutot. Tripod, ceremonial bowl above, date (year 3) and monogram in field. Reverse: Military helmet, facing, wreath around, cheek pieces and straps with star above flanked by two palm branches. Struck 40 A.D. Hen. 486; AJC II, 235, 1. Pleasing green patina with earthen highlights. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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$220 |
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Lot 1021 |
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Herod I (the Great), 40 B.C. - 4 A.D. AE 2 prutot. A very scarce issue and seldom seen this nice. Winged caduceus flanked by date and monogram. Reverse: Pomegranate on branch. Hen. 488; AJC II, 235, 3. An irregularly shaped flan, nonetheless, of full weight. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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$605 |
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Lot 1022 |
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Herod I (the Great), 40 B.C. - 4 A.D. AE prutah. Aphlaston flanked by date and monogram. Reverse: Palm branch with leaves on either side. Hen. 489; AJC II, 235, 5. Attractive green patina, a marvelous specimen. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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$770 |
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Lot 1023 |
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Herod I (the Great), 40 B.C. - 4 A.D. AE 2 prutot. Cross surrounded by closed diadem. Reverse: Tripod table flanked by palm branches. AJC II, 236, 7 var. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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$220 |
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Lot 1024 |
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Herod I (the Great), 40 B.C. - 4 A.D. AE 2 prutot. Cross surrounded by open diadem. Reverse: Tripod table flanked by palm branches. Hen. 490a; AJC II, 236, 8 var. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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$121 |
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Lot 1025 |
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Herod I (the Great), 40 B.C. - 4 A.D. AE prutah. A little jewel thus quite scarce. Anchor with inscription around. Reverse: Double cornucopiae with caduceus between. Hen. 500; AJC II, 17d. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $125 - 175.
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$99 |
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Lot 1026 |
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Herod I (the Great), 40 B.C. - 4 A.D. AE prutah. Anchor. Reverse: Double cornucopia with caduceus between. Hen. 500 var.; AJC II, 237, 17d. Struck on a thick planchet. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $125 - 175.
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$83 |
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Lot 1027 |
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Herod I (the Great), 40 B.C. - 4 A.D. AE lepton. One of the finest examples we have seen. Very rare this choice. Cornucopia with inscription above and below. Reverse: Eagle standing r. Hen. 501; AJC II, 238, 23. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
An interesting issue as apparently this is the first coin issued by a Jewish ruler for use by Jews with a graven image upon it.
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Lot 1028 |
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Herod I (the Great), 40 B.C. - 4 A.D. AE lepton. Galley differs in shape from published examples, thus very rare. Anchor; inscription. Reverse: War galley surrounded by dots. Hen. 502 var. AJC II, 238, 23 var. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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Lot 1029 |
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Herod Archelaus, 4 B.C. - 6 A.D. AE prutah. Seldom seen this choice thus quite scarce. Double cornucopias.Reverse: War galley. Hen. 504; AJC II, 240, 4a. Unusually sharp and well defined. Slightly off-centered. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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$248 |
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Lot 1030 |
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Herod Archelaus, 4 B.C. - 6 A.D. AE prutah. Anchor with long, slender arms. Reverse: Inscription surrounded by wreath. Hen. 507; AJC II, 239, 2b. Simply superb and seldom seen like this. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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Herod Archelaus, 4 B.C. - 6 A.D. AE prutah. Seldom offered this choice. Anchor with long, slender arms. Reverse: Inscription surrounded by wreath. Hen. 507; AJC II, 239, 2b. Needle sharp and simply superb. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 275.
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Herod Archelaus, 4 B.C. - 6 A.D. AE prutah. Anchor with long, slender arms. Reverse: Inscription surrounded by wreath. Hen. 507; AJC II, 239, 2b. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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Herod Antipas. Struck Year 33 (29 A.D.). AE half denomination. A very scarce issue and in a remarkable state of preservation thus very rare. Palm branch upright with date (year 33) in field. Reverse: Inscription surrounded by a wreath. Hen. 513; AJC II, 242, 6.: Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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$660 |
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Lot 1034 |
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Herod Antipas, 4 B.C. - 40 A.D. AE quarter denomination (16 mm). Year 24 (20 A.D. Rare. Reed upright with date in field. Reverse: Inscription (illegible) surrounded by a wreath. Hen. 511; AJC II, 242, 3. Nice green patina. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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Lot 1035 |
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Herod Antipas. Struck Year 33 (29 A.D.). AE quarter denomination. Very Rare and seldom offered. Palm branch upright with date (year 33) in r. field. Reverse: Inscription surrounded by a wreath. Hen. 514; AJC II, 242, 7. A nice sharp example. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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Lot 1036 |
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Herod Philip. Struck Year 12 (8/9 A.D.). AE 20. A pleasing example of this very scarce issue. Laureate head of Augustus facing r. Reverse: Tetrastyle temple with stairs leading to it, dot in pediment, date (LIB) between columns. Hen. 531; AJC II, 244, 3. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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Lot 1037 |
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Agrippa II. Struck under Nero, mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE 18. Very rare. Agrippina (mother of Nero) seated l. holds branch and cornucopiae. Reverse: Veiled Octavia (wife of Nero) standing l., holding patera over altar. Hen. 577; RPC 4845; AJC Supp. IX, 4. A notorious poorly executed issue, this example is one of the better struck examples we have seen. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 800.
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$523 |
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Lot 1038 |
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Agrippa II (pre-royal coinage) circa 56 A.D. Mint of Caesarea Maritima. AE 19. Although somewhat worn, a pleasing example for the grade and extremely rare. Laureate bust of Nero right, draped with inscription around. Reverse: Agrippina II bust left, draped with inscription around. Hen. 580; RPC 4861. Even dark green patina with problem-free surfaces and both portraits distinct. Fine.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
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Lot 1039 |
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Agrippa II. Struck under Nero, year 14 (67/68 A.D) mint of Sepphoris. AE 24. A very interesting and scarce issue. Wreath and circle around with inscription within. Reverse: Two cornucopias crossed, caduceus between them. Hen. 586; AJC II, 279, 8. A nice sharp obverse inscription. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
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$605 |
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Lot 1040 |
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Agrippa II. Struck under Nero, year 14 (67/68 A.D) mint of Sepphoris. AE 24. Wreath and circle around inscription. Reverse: Two cornucopias crossed, caduceus between. Hen. 586; Ros. 1; AJC II, Sup. III, 8. Some faults in the casting of the flan, otherwise Very Fine and rare.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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Lot 1041 |
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Agrippa II. Struck year 26 (86/7 A.D.). AE 20. Laur. bust of Domitian facing right. Reverse: Nike stands right, left foot on helmet, writing on shield resting on her knee. Hen. 617; AJC II, 252, 37. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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Lot 1042 |
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Coponius (6-9 A.D.) under Augustus. AE prutah. A common coin, but not like this. Ear of barley curved to right. Reverse: Eight-branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates, date in field (Year 36) Struck 6 A.D. Hen. 635; AJC II, Supp. V, 1. So sharp you can pick the corn off the stalks! Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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$209 |
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Lot 1043 |
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Valerius Gratus (15-26 A.D.) under Tiberius. AE prutah. A very scarce issue and seldom offered this nice. Vine leaf and small brnch of grapes. Reverse: Narrow-necked amphora with scroll handles, flanked by date (Year 4). Struck 17 A.D. Hen. 643; AJC II, Supp. V, 16. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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Lot 1044 |
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Valerius Gratus (15-26 A.D.) under Tiberius. AE prutah. Vine leaf and small bunch of grapes. Reverse: Narrow neck amphora. Hen. 643; AJC II, Supp. V, 16. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $125 - 175.
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Lot 1045 |
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Valerius Gratus (15-26 A.D.) under Tiberius. AE prutah. Very scarce in this high grade. Vine leaf on branch. Reverse: Kantharos with scroll handles, flanked by date (Year Four). Struck 17 A.D Hen. 644. AJC II, Supp. V, 15. One of the finer examples we have handled. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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Lot 1046 |
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Valerius Gratus (15-26 A.D.) under Tiberius. AE prutah. Wreath tied at base. Reverse: Palm branch curves to right flanked by inscr. (Year 4) Struck 17 A.D. Hen. 645; AJC, Supp. V, 17. A gorgeous example. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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Lot 1047 |
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Valerius Gratus (15-26 A.D.) under Tiberius. AE prutah. Wreath tied at base, inscription within. Reverse: Palm branch curves to right flanked by inscription. (Year 5) Struck 18 A.D. Hen. 646; AJC II, Supp. V, 18. A beauty! Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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Lot 1048 |
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AR shekel (13.94 g), Year One (66/67 AD). Chalice with smooth rim, pearl on either side, inscription around (shekel of Israel), above chalice, date (aleph - Year 1).
Reverse: Stem with pearled base and three pomegranates, around inscr. (Jerusalem the holy). AJC II, 259, 2. Hen. 655. Boldly struck, excellent silver and completely free from porosity. An outstanding example of the important Year One Shekel. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
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$4,290 |
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Lot 1049 |
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AR half shekel (6.75 g). Year One, 66/70 A.D. Rare, particularly this nice. Chalice with smooth rim, pearl on either side; Hebrew around (half a shekel), above chalice (Year 1). Reverse: Stem with pearled base and three pomegranates; Hebrew (Jerusalem the holy). Hen. 656; AJC II, 259, 6. Lightly toned and quite pleasing. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,250.
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$1,815 |
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Lot 1050 |
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AR shekel (12.1 g). Year Two. 66-70 A.D. Chalice (Year 2) above. Reverse: Stem with pearled bottom and three pomegranates. Hen. 659. Struck on a huge flan. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800.
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Lot 1051 |
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AR half shekel (6.5 g), Year Two, 67/68 A.D. Chalice with date (Year 2) above. Reverse: Stem with pearled bottom and three pomegranates. Hen. 660; AJC II, 261, 19. Struck on a slightly porous planchet with plenty of detail. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,750.
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Lot 1052 |
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AE prutah. Year Two. 67/68 A.D. Amphora with broad rim and two handles; around inscription (year two). Reverse: Vine leaf on small branch with inscription (the freedom of Zion). Hen. 661; AJC II, 17d. An absolute beauty! Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $125 - 175.
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$138 |
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Lot 1053 |
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AE quarter shekel (22 mm), Year Four, 69/70 A.D. Very rare. Etrog with Hebrew around (to the redemption of Zion). Reverse: Two lulavs (year four quarter) around. Hen. 669; AJC II 262, 29. Even natural brown patina. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,750.
Ex Bromberg duplicate.
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Lot 1054 |
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AE eighth (AE 20 mm). Year Four, 69/70 A.D. Chalice with pearled rim, Hebrew around. Reverse: Lulav flanked by an etrog on either side surrounded by Hebrew (year four). Hen. 670. AJC II, 262, 30. A very desirable example. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $450 - 600.
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Lot 1055 |
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AE eighth, 20 mm. Year Four, 69/70 A.D. Chalice with pearled rim; Hebrew (to the redemption of Zion). Reverse: Lulav flanked by an etrog on either side. Hen. 670; AJC II, 262, 30. Attractive green patina with earthen highlights. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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$468 |
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Lot 1056 |
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AR sela (tetradrachm) 13.3 g. Year Two, 133/134 A.D. Very rare. Facade of the Temple with ark and scrolls in center, star above; Hebrew (Simon) at sides. Reverse: Lulav with etrog at left. Hen. 689; Mild. 32 (only 5 examples cited). Toned. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $2,250 - 2,750.
Ex Bromberg duplicate.
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$2,420 |
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Lot 1057 |
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AR sela (tetradrachm) 14.0 g. Year Two, 133/134 A.D. Extremely rare, the Bromberg specimen, lot 411 (Part 2, December 10, 1992) realized $16,500. Temple in Jerusalem with ark and scrolls inside; Hebrew (Simon). Reverse: Lulav with etrog at left; Hebrew (Year two of the freedom of Israel). Hen. 688; Mild. 40 (only 6 examples cited). Understrikings from a coin of Trajan are evident. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
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$1,980 |
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Lot 1058 |
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AR sela (tetradrachm) 12.1 g. Year Two, 133/134 A.D. Rare, particularly so this choice. Temple in Jerusalem with ark and scrolls inside, star above; Hebrew (Simon) at sides. Reverse: Lulav with etrog at left; Hebrew (Year two of the freedom of Israel). Hen. 689; Mild. 43 (only 11 examples cited). Boldly struck on a problem free planchet and lustrous. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
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$3,300 |
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