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Sale 14
Coins, Collectibles and Memorabilia Auction
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Lot 4420 |
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The Jewish War, 66-70 AD. AR Shekel (14.1 g), Year 2, struck 67/ 68 AD. . Hen-659. Omer cup with pearled rim, base with projections; Hebrew inscription around, date above cup. Reverse: Stem with pearled base and three pomegranates; Hebrew inscription around ("Jerusalem the Holy"). Hendin 659; AJC II, p. 260, 8. Deeply toned, as uncovered, with original "find" patina. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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$2,128 |
Lot 4421 |
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The Jewish War, 66-70 AD. AR Shekel (14.0 g), Year 2, struck 67/ 68 AD. . Hen-659. Omer cup with pearled rim, base with projections; Hebrew inscription around, date above cup. Reverse: Stem with pearled base and three pomegranates; Hebrew inscription around ("Jerusalem the Holy"). Hendin 659; AJC II, p. 260, 8. Perfectly centered on tight module. Bold strike, on good metal. Lightly toned, with residual luster. Very choice example. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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Lot 4422 |
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The Jewish War, 66-70 AD. AR Shekel (14.1 g), Year 2, struck 67/ 68 AD. . Hen-659. Omer cup with pearled rim, base with projections; Hebrew inscription around, date above cup. Reverse: Stem with pearled base and three pomegranates; Hebrew inscription around ("Jerusalem the Holy"). Hendin 659; AJC II, p. 260, 8. Bold strike, on good metal. Toned, as uncovered, with original "find" patina. Attractive example. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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Lot 4423 |
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The Jewish War, 66-70 AD. AR Shekel (14.2 g), Year 2, struck 67/68 AD. . Hen-659. Omer cup with pearled rim; Hebrew inscription around, date above cup. Reverse: Stem with pearled base and three pomegranates; Hebrew inscription around. Hendin 659; AJC II, 260, 8. Perfectly centered on very round, albeit a little tight flan. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 167.
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$1,725 |
Lot 4424 |
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The Jewish War, 66-70 AD. AE Prutah, Year 2, struck 67/ 68 AD. . Hen-661a. Amphora with broad rim and two handles; date around. Reverse: Vine leaf on branch; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Zion"). Hendin 661; AJC II, p. 260, 11. Dark brown to black patina, with reddish earthen highlights. With sharp, clean strike. Another choice example. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $75 - 125.
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Lot 4425 |
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The Jewish War, 66-70 AD. AE Prutah, Year 2, struck 67/ 68 AD. . Hen-661. Amphora with broad rim and two handles; date around. Reverse: Vine leaf on branch; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Zion"). Hendin 661; AJC II, p. 260, 11a. With dark green to black patina, and earthen highlights. Lovely example of the "classic" Judaean bronze. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $75 - 125.
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Lot 4426 |
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The Jewish War, 66-70 AD. AR Shekel (12.3 g), Year 3, struck 68/ 69 AD. . Hen-662. Omer cup with pearled rim, base with projections; Hebrew inscription around, date above cup. Reverse: Stem with pearled base and three pomegranates; Hebrew inscription around ("Jerusalem the Holy"). Hendin 662; AJC II, p. 261, 18. Nicely centered on fairly full flan. Bold strike, with much luster on obverse. Some porosity and light corrosion on reverse. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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Lot 4427 |
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66-70 AD. Year 4. AE Quarter Shekel (22 mm). . Hen-669. Very rare. Etrog with Hebrew around ("to the redemption of Zion") Reverse: Two lulavs. Hendin 669; AJC II 262, 29. Well centered,with deep brown and red patina. About Fine.
Estimated Value $225 - 300.
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$472 |
Lot 4428 |
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The Jewish War, 66-70 AD. AE One Eighth Shekel, Year 4, struck 69/70 AD. . Hen-670. Omer cup with pearled rim; Hebrew inscription around. Reverse: Lulav flanked by etrog on either side; date in Hebrew inscription around. Hendin 670; AJC II, 262, 30. Sharp strike on good metal, but obverse a little of center. Dark brown patina. About Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 171.
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$311 |
Lot 4429 |
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The Jewish War, 66-70 AD. AE One Eighth Shekel, Year 4, struck 69/70 AD. . Hen-670. Omer cup with pearled rim; Hebrew inscription around. Reverse: Lulav flanked by etrog on either side; date in Hebrew inscription around. Hendin 670; AJC II, 262, 30. Complete devices on spacious flan. Dark brown patina. About Very Fine, reverse perhaps better.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 172.
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$138 |
Lot 4430 |
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Judaea Capta Related, c. 70-130 AD. Tenth Legion Countermarked AE. . Hen-803. AE 16 mm. of Sidon, Phoenicia: Veiled head of Tyche right, wearing mural crown; in incuse, LX on cheek. Reverse: Galley left, thunderbolt below, ethnic above. Hendin 803 var.; Rosenberger 11. Glossy black patina with earthen highlights. Fine plus.
Estimated Value $75 - 125.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 46.
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$104 |
Lot 4431 |
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Lot 4432 |
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Judea Capta. Domitian, 81-96 AD., Coins of Caesarea. AE 24 mm., struck 92 AD. . Hen-747. Laureate head of Domitian right. Reverse: Nike advancing left, holding wreath in hand, trophy of arms resting on shoulder; inscription around. Hendin 747; AJC II, Supp. VIII, 10. Nicely centered, clean strike. Black patina with earthen highlights. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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$161 |
Lot 4433 |
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Lot 4434 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. . Hen-681. Desirable example. AE Small Bronze (20 mm), Year 1, struck 132/133 AD. "Eleazar." Seven-branched palm, with two date clusters; Hebrew inscription across field ("Eleazar the Priest"). Reverse: Vine leaf, sprig above; Hebrew inscription around. Hendin 681 var.; Mild. 147; AJC II, p. 266, 8. Clean, bold, and fully struck; with pleasing dark green/black and reddish patina, with earthen highlights. On oversized flan. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $550 - 750.
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Lot 4435 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. . Hen-681. AE Small Bronze (20 mm), Year 1, struck 132/133 AD. "Eleazar." Seven-branched palm, with two date clusters; Hebrew inscription across field ("Eleazar the Priest"). Reverse: Vine leaf, sprig above; Hebrew inscription around. Hendin 681; Mild. 147. Clean strike on slightly tight flan, otherwise good example of this key issue. About Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $375 - 475.
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| Realized
$242 |
Lot 4436 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. . Hen-681. AE Small Bronze (20 mm), Year 1, struck 132/133 AD. "Eleazar." Seven-branched palm, with two date clusters; Hebrew inscription across field ("Eleazar the Priest"). Reverse: Vine leaf, sprig above; Hebrew inscription around. Hendin 681B; Mild. 148. Clear strike, with green and brown patina. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 173.
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| Realized
$173 |
Lot 4437 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.3 g), Year 2, struck 133/134 AD. . Hen-692. Filleted wreath; Hebrew inscription within ("Shim"). Reverse: Fluted jug, palm branch at right; Hebrew around. Hendin 692; Mild. 34. Jug a little softly struck, otherwise sharp, clean strike, finely centered on round flan. Attractive light iridescent toning. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $375 - 500.
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$391 |
Lot 4438 |
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Lot 4439 |
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Ancient Judea. Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AE Middle Bronze (25 mm), Year 2, struck 133/134 AD. . Hen-708. Interesting variety. Palm tree of seven branches, two date clusters below; Hebrew inscription acrow field (Shim'on). Reverse: Large vine leaf with branch; Hebrew inscription around ("Year two of the freedom of Israel"). Hendin 708; cf. Mild. 58, leaf side his O4, but palm tree side apparently unpublished. Obverse sharply struck, so too the reverse, but die somewhat worn as is typical. Dark brown and red patina, with slight chestnut highlights. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $175 - 250.
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$173 |
Lot 4440 |
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Lot 4441 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Sela (13.9 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-711. Facade of Temple, ark within, star above. Reverse: Lulav with etrog to left, Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 711; Mild. 59. Overtstruck on Antiocene tetradrachm, but undertype hardly visible. Slightly toned, with very full strike. Die breaks and chips evident on obverse. Less common issue (Mildenberg notes only 13 examples). Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
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Lot 4442 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Sela (11.8 g), Year 3 (undated), 134/135 AD. . Hen-711. Facade of the temple of Jerusalem, ark within, star above; Hebrew inscription at sides ("Simon"). Reverse: Lulav with ertrog at left; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 711; Mild. 79. Well centered, a little edge weakness at reverse top. Pleasing for type. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,250.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 174.
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$2,185 |
Lot 4443 |
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Lot 4444 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Sela (14.7 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-712. Facade of Temple, ark within, star above. Reverse: Lulav, but without etrog to left; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 712; Mild. 58. Overtstruck on Antiocene tetradrachm. Lightly toned and pleasant. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,850 - 2,500.
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Lot 4445 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Sela (14.6 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-713. Scarcer variety. Facade of Temple, ark within, wavy line above. Reverse: Lulav with etrog to left, Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 713; Mild. 95; AJC II, p. 273, 53c. Overtstruck on Antiocene tetradrachm. Lightly toned, with a few slight, cleanable deposits. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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$2,300 |
Lot 4446 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 4447 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 4448 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.3 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-729. Very rare! Mildenberg lists only 2 examples. Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around. Reverse: Upright palm branch; Hebrew inscription around. Hendin 729; Mild. 151. Well centered, with some peripheral striking weakness on obverse. Lightly toned, with undertype of Hadrian "COS II" denarius plainly visible. Extremely Fine, as struck.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 175.
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$414 |
Lot 4449 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 4450 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 4451 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 4452 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.0 g), Year 3 (undated), 134/135 AD. . Hen-734. Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around (Shim'on). Reverse: Lyre/kithara of three strings; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 734; Mild. 213. Good full strike, but obverse a bit off center. Undertype perhaps a denarius of Vespasian or Titus. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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$431 |
Lot 4453 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.3 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-734. Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around. Reverse: Lyre/kithara of three strings; Hebrew inscription around. Hendin 734; Mild. 186. Boldly struck on huge, spread flan. Undertype of a denarius of Trajan visible around the periphery. Lightly toned and lustrous. Extremely Fine, as struck.
Estimated Value $375 - 475.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 176.
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$380 |
Lot 4454 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. Medium Bronze AE 25 mm., Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-736. Scarce, Mildenberg listing only 12 examples. Seven-branched palm, with two date clusters; Hebrew inscription across field ("Shimon"). Reverse: Vine leaf, sprig above; Hebrew inscription around. Hendin 736; Mild. 96. Bold, detailed strike, but overstruck on slightly tight flan. Undertype visible on obverse. Mottled brown and tan patina. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 178.
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$368 |
Lot 4455 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. . Hen-738. AE Small Bronze (18 mm), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. Palm tree of seven branches, two date clusters below; Hebrew inscription across field below ("Jerusalem"). Reverse: Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 738; Mild. 156; AJC II, p. 276, 80. Sharply struck. With dark green to black patina, and earthen highlights. Quite pleasing. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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Lot 4456 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. Small AE 19 mm., Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-739. Seven-branched palm, with two date clusters; Hebrew inscription ("Jerusalem") across field. Reverse: Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around. Hendin 739; Mild. 159. Boldly struck, obverse off center. Dark patina. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 179.
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$150 |
Lot 4457 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, related. Lot of Three Roman AR Tetradrachms, found in association AR Selae. . Hen-740. All issues from Antioch, Syria. Nero: Laureate and aegis draped bust right / Eagle on thunderbolt right, palm branch at right (dated 63/64 AD.); RPC 4189. Galba: Laureate head right, star in right field / Eagle on thunderbolt left, palm branch at left (dated 68/69 AD.); RPC 4196. And, Trajan: Laureate head right / Eagle on thunderbolt left, head reverted; BMC Syria, p. 185, 288. Coins with variety of tones. All with good portraits. The Galba scarce. Any of these coins could have provided the metal flan for the preceding selae. Coins range from Fine plus, to Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $275-UP.
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Lot 4458 |
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Ancient Judea. Three Revolt Related AE's, c. 66-134 AD. First, two Prutot of the Jewish War, 66-70 AD, each a different amphora type: Hendin 658, and 664. Also, Bar Kochba middle bronze, Year 3, 134/135 AD: Palm within wreath / Lyre-kithara; Hendin 735. Also, an AE 26, Gaza, Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD: Bust right / Artemis and Marnas in temple; cf. SNG ANS Palestine, no. 949. Various surfaces and patinas. Decent material, two items scarcer. Lot of 4 coins.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin nos. 169, 170, 177, 237.
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$288 |
Lot 4459 |
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132-135 AD. Year 3 (undated). AE Middle Bronze (25 mm). Irregular bronze. . Hen-735 var. Worth a close look, some scarce material here. Very coarse, ragged vine leaf with illegible inscription. Reverse: Palm tree with two bunches of fruit and inscription. Unlisted, and very rare. Compare Mild. 201 obverse. Also, three bronzes of Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 BC.: two Hendin 467 (Lily / Anchor in circle); a lepton, Hendin 468 (Palm branch / Lily); along with a lead "prutah" -- Hendin 476 (Anchor / Inscription). Two AE's of Herod Philip, 4 BC - 34 AD.: Hendin 532 (Head of Augustus / Temple); and, Hendin 534 var. (Head of Tiberius, counterstamp at neck [sun wheel? Greek Φ?] / Temple). Lastly, a Bar Kochba small bronze of Year 2, Hendin 710 (Date palm / Bunch of grapes). Coins mostly deep brown to dark green patina on decent metal, two a little rough. Lot of 8 coins. Coins generally from Fine to Very Fine, one or two less.
Estimated Value $350-UP.
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$403 |
Lot 4460 |
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Lot 4461 |
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Palestine. Philistia (Gaza?). c. late 5th - 4th century BC. Lot of Two AR Obols. . Hen-425. Nice lot. Each with: Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl frontal, AΘE to right. Hendin 425 var.; BMC p.177, 4. One sharply struck from fresh dies, with dark hoard patina. Other obverse die worn; toned. Lot of 2 coins. Choice Extremely Fine, and Very Fine plus.
Estimated Value $100 - 125.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin nos. 13, 13A.
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$150 |
Lot 4462 |
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Arabia. Nabataean Kings. 9 BC. - 40 AD. AR & AE Lot. Good lot. Base AR Drachm: Draped bust of Aretas right / Jugate busts right of Aretas and Queen Shaqilath (BMC p. 7, 8-11). Also, AE 17 mm.: Jugate busts right of Aretas and Queen Shaqilath / Twin crossed cornucopiae (BMC p. 8, 14ff.; SNG Cop. 131). In centering and strike, well above average examples of each type. Bronze with good dark olive patina. Coins good Very Fine and better.
Estimated Value $175 - 275.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin nos. 275, 276.
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$184 |
Lot 4463 |
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Persia. Achaemenid Kings, c. 485-450 BC. Lot of Two Silver Sigloi. A good lot. Each with: Persian king or hero in kneeling-running pose, holding bow and spear / Irregular incuse punch. Cf. BMC pls. XXIV, 5, and XXV, 7; Carradice Type IIIB (one perhaps a link between IIIB groups A and B). Both well struck, with nearly complete devices on fairly broad flans. Each with single countermark. Lot of 2 coins. Very Fine to near Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100 - 130.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin nos. 8, and 8A.
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$150 |
Lot 4464 |
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Persia. Achaemenid Kings, c. 400-350 BC. Gold Daric (8.30 g). Persian king or hero in kneeling-running pose, holding bow and weighted spear. Reverse: Irregular incuse punch. BMC p. 159, 84 ("Darius III, Babylon"); Carradice Type IV, 50, 51. Well struck, with nearly complete devices on fairly round flan. In good classicizing style. Very Fine plus.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 7.
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$1,725 |
Lot 4465 |
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Persia. Achaemenid Kings, c. 450-350 BC. Lot of Three Silver Sigloi. Each with: Persian king or hero in kneeling-running pose, holding bow and spear / Irregular incuse punch. Cf. BMC pls. XXV, 15 ("Cyrus II") and 24 ("Darius III"), XXVII, 5 ("Arses"); Carradice Types IIIB and IV. Some with discreet countermarks. Lot of 3 coins. Coins range from Fine to Very Fine.
Estimated Value $75 - 125.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin nos. 6, 9, and 10.
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$138 |
Lot 4466 |
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Parthian Kingdom. Vardanes II, 55-58 AD. Billon Tetradrachm (14.7 g). Draped and diademed bust of Vardanes left, wearing torque, and short beard. Reverse: King enthroned left, accepting filleted wreath from Tyche at left, all within square formed by legend. Sell. 69.10. Attractive light toning, with usual faint obverse graffiti. A pleasing example of type. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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$184 |
Lot 4467 |
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Parthian Kingdom. Vologase III, 105-147 AD. AR Drachm (4.2 g), Ectabana mint. Draped and diademed bust left. Reverse: Archer seated right, within square formed by legend. Sell. 78.3; Shore 413. Sharply struck and lustrous. With light iridescent toning. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $50 - 75.
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$81 |
Lot 4468 |
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Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy I, 305-283 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.3 g), by the "Delta" Master. Diademed bust of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis; small Δ in curl of hair behind ear. Reverse: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, regnal inscription around; monograms in field. SNG Cop. 69 var.; cf. BMC p. 19; 51 (with Δ at ear?). Minor metal roughness before ear, otherwise bold, sharp strike, with pleasing iridescent toning. About Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 350.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 89.
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$483 |
Lot 4469 |
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Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy II, 285-246 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (27.7 g). Diademed and veiled head of Arsinoe II right, lotus blossom atop head; Θ or O in left field. Reverse: Filleted double-cornucopiae; regnal inscription around. BMC p. 43, 9 (with Θ); SNG Cop 134 var. Attractive earlier style portrait, with residual luster. Near Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 92.
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$5,290 |
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