Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 74

June Long Beach Coin Auction

Ancient Judea

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3469		Biblical Period Antiquities. A pair of pre-coinage antiquities consisting of: Assyrian limestone Cylinder Seal, circa 1300 BC; Cuneiform tablet, circa Ur III Period 2112-2004 BC from the Babylonian Collection, Sterling Memorial Library, Yale University, accompanied by a translation on their letter-head. Both Very Fine condition. Estimated Value $400 - 500. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $949
Lot 3470		Kings of Lydia. Croesus 561-546 BC. Silver Siglos (5.13g). Forepart of lion facing right and forepart of bull left, confronted. Reverse: Two incuse squares juxtaposed, one smaller than the other. ANS Rosen Coll. 665; BMC 42. Small punch mark on mane of lion. About Very Fine. "Who says of Cyrus, he is my shepherd and will accomplish all that I please, he will say to Jerussalem, let it be rebuilt and of the temple, let its foundation be laid" Isaiah 44:28 In 538 BC, King Cyrus issued an edict that allowed the Jews to return to Judea and rebuild their temple in Jerusalem. In addition, Cyrus ordered all the holy objects taken from the temple by Nebuchadnezzar to be returned. This is mentioned twice in the book of Ezra. Estimated Value $400 - 500. Ex Superior's The Moreira Sale, Part 2, Dec. 10-11, 1988, lot 1980; Ex Superior's December 1972 Sale, lot 204 The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 3471		Persian Period. Achaemenid Empire. Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II, ca. 420-375 BCE. Gold Daric (8.4g). Persian king/hero in a kneeling, running stance right, holding a spear and bow; quiver over shoulder. Reverse: Incuse punch. Hendin p. 104, plate 4.1. BMC Arabia p. XXV, 12. Carradice type III-b, A/B. Lustrous and quite choice. Extremely Fine. The earliest coin mentioned in the Old Testament (numerous times) is the gold daric of the Great Kings of Persia. These gold coins circulated throughout the Persian Empire and the Jews were undoubtedly quite familiar with them during the Babylonian Occupation as well as their return to Palestine during the Second Temple Period. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 3472		Persian Period. Achaemenid Empire. Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II, ca. 420-375 BCE. Gold Daric (8.3g). Persian king/hero in a kneeling, running stance right, holding a spear and bow; quiver over shoulder. Reverse: Incuse punch. Hendin p. 104, plate 4.1. Well centered on a large flan. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. Ex Superior's The Lawson Collection, June 3-6, 1985, lot 2260 The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,520
Lot 3473		Persian Period. Achaemenid Empire. Xerxes II to Artaxerxes II, ca. 420-375 BCE. Gold Daric (8.2g). Persian king/hero in a kneeling, running stance right, holding a spear and bow; quiver over shoulder. Reverse: Incuse punch. Hendin p. 104, plate 4.1. Well centered on a large flan. Pleasing rose color toning. Very Fine. …and they gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and ten thousand darics, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen thousand talents, and of iron a hundred thousand talents (1 Chronicles 29:7). Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. Ex Superior's The Moreira Sale, Part 2, Dec. 10-11, 1988, lot 1982; Ex Superior's ANA Sale, August 1975, lot 3140 The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,128
Lot 3474		Phoenicia, Sidon. King Tennes, 354-348 B.C. Silver Double Shekel (25.76g) Regnal Year 3. War galley traveling left; beneath, four lines of waves. Reverse: Bearded deity (or King of Persia) in horsedrawn cart driven slowly left by charioteer; cart followed by King of Sidon wearing crown and carrying animal-headed sceptre. SGC 5941; cf. Betlyon (ANSMN 21) #31. Well struck and well centered. Choice Very Fine. A Biblical Reference Coin. In Genesis 10:19 Sidon is referred to as the border of Canaan, and in Joshua 11:8 it is described as Greater Sidon. In I Kings 16:31 the reference of Ahab is made. As king of Israel, he married Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal and became king of the Sidonians. It was Ahab who …"did more to provoke the Lord God of Israel to anger than all the kings of Israel that were before him." Then in II Kings 9:33 reference is made of Jezebel and her blood thirsty campaign to wipe out Israel's religion and replace it with the Canaanite's. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300. Ex Superior's The Moreira Sale, Part 2, Dec. 10-11, 1988, lot 2046 The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 3475		Judaea. Yehud Macedonian Period, ca. 333-302 BCE. Silver half-ma'ah-obol (0.3g). Blank obverse. Reverse: Duck setanding to right. Hendin 1075. Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3476		Judea. Yehud Persian Period, before 333 BCE. Silver gerah (0.2 g). Traces of Peresian king's head. Reverse: Falcon, wings spread, head to right. Hendin 1059e. Fair/Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 3477		Judea. Yehud Persian Period, before 333 BCE. Silver gerah (0.3g). Persian king's head facing left. Reverse: Falcon, wings spread, head turned right. Hendin 1059e. Fine/Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 3478		Judea. Yehud Persian Period, before 333 BCE. Silver gerah (0.5 g). Crude head of Athena (not visible). Reverse: (YHD on right of owl standing, head facing. Hendin 1052. Fair/Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 3479		Judea. Yehud Persian Period, before 333 BCE. Silver gerah (0.2 g). Persian king's head to right. Reverse: Falcon, wings spread, head to left. Hendin 1059d. Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 3480		Judea. Yehud under Ptolemy II, ca. 261 BCE or earlier. Silver quarter-ma'ah-obol (0.1g). Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right. Reverse: Eagle left with wings spread. Hendin 1088. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 3481		Judea. Yehud under Ptolemy II, ca. 261 BCE or earlier. Silver quaerter-ma'ah-obol (0.1g). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right. Reverse: Eagle left with wings spread. Hendin 1088. Fair/Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 3482		Seleucid Coins of Ancient Israel. Antiochus IV, 175-164 BCE. Silver Tetradrachm (17.0g). Mint of Akko-Ptolemais. Diademed head of Antiochus IV facing right, fillet border and mint monogram behind head. Reverse: "of King Antiochus, god made manifest, bringer of victory"; Zeus seated left on throne, holds Nike and scepter, palm branch to left. Hendin 1104; Spaer (Israel 1) 1154; BMC 20. Delicately toned. Rare. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,900
Lot 3483		Seleucid Coins of Ancient Israel. Demetrios II Nikator, 1st reign, 145-140 BCE. Silver Tetradrachm (16.39g). Minted at Antioch 145/4 BCE. Diademed head of Demetrius II facing right; laurel wreath borders. Reverse: Apollo seated left on omphalos, date HΞP (year 168) in exergue. BMC 8 var; Houghton 217 var. Wonderful high relief portrait. Medium grey toning. Extremely Fine. Demetrius II made a peace treaty with the Jews when he gained the Syrian throne. (1 Maccabbes 11:32-37). This was soon broken and it was under Simon Maccabeus that the Jews achieved their independence. (1 Maccabees 13:35-42). Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 3484		New Testament Coins. Phoenicia, Tyre. Silver Shekel (14.0g) Year 87 (40/39 BCE). Laureate head of Melqart right wearing lion skin around neck. Reverse: "of Tyre the holy and inviolable". Eagle standing left with foot on prow of ship, palm branch over shoulder; In left field ΠZ = year 87 = 40/39 BCE. Hendin 1618; BMC 174. Crude style. Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 3485		New Testament Coinage. "Shekel of Tyre" circa 18 BCE-66 CE in 14kt Gold Frame Pendant. Jerusalem mint issue. Choice Very Fine and attractively toned. Estimated Value $300 - 350. Issued by the Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation with their description and certificate of authenticity The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 3486		*Jewish Reference Coins. M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus, moneyers.* Silver Denarius, ca. 58 BCE. King Aretas of Nabataea kneels to right with palm branch in left hand, alongside camel. Reverse: Jupiter drives quadriga left and hurls thunderbolt; scorpion below horses. Hendin 1441; Craw. 422/1b; Sear 378. Attractive iridescent tone. Extremely Fine.** This commemorates the defeat of King Aretas by Pompey's general Marcus Scaurus. Aretas supported John Hyrcanus II in his battles against his brother, Aristobulus II. In 58 BCE, Aretas was required to surrender and pay a fee of 300 talent to Pompey. Pub. Plautius was curule aedile with M. Ameilius at this time; therefore, this coin is among the earliest references of a Roman moneyer to commemorate an event from his own history. Estimated Value $400 - 500. Ex Superior's The Frank Grove and Robert Grover Collections, June 11-12, 1986, lot 1674 The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $322
Lot 3487		*Jewish Reference Coins. M. Aemilius Scaurus and Pub. Plautius Hypsaeus, moneyers.* Silver Denarius, ca. 58 BCE. King Aretas of Nabataea kneels to right with palm branch in left hand, alongside camel. Reverse: Jupiter drives quadriga left and hurls thunderbolt; scorpion below horses. Hendin 1441; Craw. 422/1b; Sear 378. Nicely toned. Very Fine.** Estimated Value $250 - 300. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $311
Lot 3488		*Roman Republican Jewish Reference Coin. A. Plautius, moneyer, Silver Denarius (3.7g), ca. 55 BCE.* Tyrreted head of Cybele facing right. Reverse: BACCHIVS IVDAEVS; Bearded male figure kneels right with palm branch in left hand, alongside camel. Hendin 1443; Craw. 431/1; RSC Plautia 13. Flan flaw as made at 11 o'clock on obverse, otherwise Extremely Fine and beautifully toned. The kneeling figure is most likely Aristobulus, the Jewish high priest, then held captive by Pompey in Rome. Estimated Value $400 - 500. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 3489		Jewish Reference Coins. Gnaeus Pompey Junior, elder son of Pompey the Great. Silver Denarius (3.7g). Mint of Spain, 46-45 BCE. Helmeted head of Roma facing right. Reverse: Hispania standing right presenting palm-branch to Pompeian soldier standing left on prow of galley. Craw. 469/1a; Sear 1384. Some areas of flatness as made. Scarce. Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 350. Ex Superior's The Frank Grove and Robert Grover Collections, June 11-12, 1986, lot 1741 The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 3490		Herod I The Great, 40-4 BCE. AE 8 Prutot (6.7g). Mint of Samaria, Year 3 (40 CE). Military helmet, frontal view, wreath featuring acanthus leaf around, cheek pieces and straps, star above flanked by palm branches. Reverse: "of King Herod"; Tripod, ceremonial bowl above, flanked by date LΓ (year 3) and monogram. Hendin 1169; Mesh. 37; AJC II, plate 1, #1. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $391
Lot 3491		Herod I The Great, 40-4 BCE. AE 8 Prutot (9.0g). Mint of Samaria, Year 3 (40 BCE). Military helmet, frontal view, wreath featuring acanthus leaf around, cheek pieces and straps, star above flanked by palm branches. Reverse: "of King Herod"; Tripod, ceremonial bowl above, flanked by date LΓ (year 3) and monogram. Hendin 1169; Mesh. 37; AJC II, plate 1, #1. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. Ex Superior's Moreira Sale, Part 2, December 10-11, 1988, lot 2063 The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $506
Lot 3492		Herod Agrippa II as King. Struck under Nero, AE 25 mm. Mint of Sepphoris (Neronias) Year 14 (67/8 CE). Inscription reads: "In the time of Vespasian, In Irenopolis-Neronias-Sepphoris"; Two cornucopias crossed, caduceus between. Reverse: "Year 14 of Nero Claudius Caesar", within circle and wreath. Hendin 1276; Ros. 1. Lovely green and golden brown patina highlight the details. Rare. Very Fine. This coin has the name of the future Roman Emperor Vespasian while he was still commander of the Roman Legions in Judea during the First Revolt. Note: This coin is often referenced as a Jewish City Coin of Sepphoris. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. Ex Superior's The Moreira Sale, Part 2 December 10-11, 1988, lot 2120 The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 3493		Herodian Dynasty. Agrippa II Under Flavian Rule. AE 24. Year 14, 73/4 CE. Mint of Caesarea Maritima. Inscription reads: "Emperor Titus Caesar Augustus"; Laureate bust of Titus to right. Reverse: "Year 14 of King Aagrippa"; across fields; Nike advances right holding wreath and palm branch over shoulder. Hendin 1303; Mesh. AJC Vol II, page 251. 10a. Pleasing dark brown patina. Very rare. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300. Purchased from Superior in the 1980s The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 3494		Herodian Dynasty. Agrippa II Under Flavian Rule. AE 26. Year 26, 74/5 CE. Mint of Caesarea Paneas. Laureate bust of Titus to right. Reverse: (Year 15, King Agrippa) across fields; Nike advances right, holds wreath in right hand and palm branch over shoulder with star in upper right reverse field. Hendin 1284a; AJC II, 32a; TJC 160a. Rare. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $311
Lot 3495		The Roman Governors of Judea. Pontius Pilate 26-36 CE. AE Prutah, 30/31 CE. LIZ (year 17) within wreath. Reverse: "of Tiberius Caesar"; lituus. Hendin 1342; AJC II, Supp. V, 23; TJC 333. Full lettering thus scarce. Earthern highlights. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 3496		The Jewish War, 66-70 CE. Silver Shekel (13.8g) dated Year One (66 CE). "Year 1" in paleo-Hebrew above Omer cup; "Shekel of Israel" in paleo-Hebrew around. Reverse: "Jerusalem the Holy" Sprig of three pomegranates. Hendin 1354; Mesh. 148. Well struck with complete legends. Rare. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,050
Lot 3497		The Jewish War, 66-70 CE. Silver Half -Shekel (6.65g) dated Year One (66 CE). "Year 1" in paleo-Hebrew above Omer cup; "Half of a shekel" in paleo-Hebrew around. Reverse: "Jerusalem the Holy" Sprig of three pomegranates. Hendin 1355; Mesh. 149. Attractive deep toning. Rare. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $12,075
Lot 3498		The Jewish War, 66-70 CE. Silver Shekel (13.84g), dated Year Three (68/69 CE). "Year 3" in paleo-Hebrew above Omer cup; "Shekel of Israel" around. Reverse: " Jerusalem the Holy"; Sprig of three pomegranates. Hendin 1361, Mesh. 202. Excellent metal and lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,200
Lot 3499		The Jewish War, 66-70 CE. AE Eighth (7.34g), Year Four 69 CE. "Year Four" in paleo-Hebrew; lulav bunch flanked by an etrog on either side. Reverse: "To the redemption of Zion"; Chalice with pearled rim. Hendin 1369; AJC II, 30. Well struck on a nice full flan with dark green and earthern highlights. Rare this nice. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 3500		The Jewish War, 66-70 CE. AE Eighth Shekel, Year Four 69-70 CE. "Year Four" in paleo-Hebrew; Lulav bunch flanked by an etrog on either side. Reverse: "To the redemption of Zion": Chalice with pearled rim. Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 350. Purchased from Steven M. Blau, Mill Valley, CA. 1970s The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $357
Lot 3501		Judaea Capta. Vespasian 69-79 CE. AE Sestertius (26.8g). Struck at Rome, 71 CE. Laureate head of Vespasian facing right. Reverse: IVDAEA CAPTA S C; Palm tree; male Jewish captive on left, stands facing right; mourning Jewess sits on right, arms around both figures. In the left field behind the standing Jew, is a helmet. Hendid 1509a; RIC 424. Lovely chocolate brown patina and quite choice. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. Purchased from Antiqua mid 1980s The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,638
Lot 3502		Judaea Capta. Vespasian AD 69-79. Silver Denarius (3.2g), minted posthumously at Rome under Titus 79 CE. Laureate head of Vespasing facing right. Reverse: EX SC across fields; draped Victory strides left with both hands placing shield on a trophy; mourning Jewess sits left below. Hendin 1586; C-144. Nicely toned. Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 350. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 3503		A Pair of Judaea Capta Issues. Consists of: Vespasian AR Denarius, Reverse: Jewess seated right mourning; behind, military trophy. Hendin 1471; RIC 15; Together with: Vespasian AE Sestertius, Reverse: IVDAEA CAPTA; Male captive on left stands facing right with a mourning Jewess seated below palm tree. Hendin 1500. The first Very Fine, the second Fine. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 500. The denarius from Superior's The Lawson Collection, June 3-6, 1985, lot 2334 The Arden Collection. View details	Realized $891
Lot 3504		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 CE. Silver Zuz (3.17g). Hybrid issue dated Year One and Year Two (132/33 CE). "Shim" the letters in a triangle, in a wreath of thin branches wraped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom. Reverse: "Eleazar the priest"; Fluted jug, handle on left with willow branch on right. Hendin 1384; Mild. 3. Attractively toned and Very Rare. Choice Very Fine. The abbreviation in the obverse legend of "Shim" has been proposed as a dual meaning as the first three letters of Bar Kochba's first name Simon as well as the first word of the prayer, the Shema, which is believed to be the rallying cry of Simon Bar Kochba. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,875
Lot 3505		Bar Kochba Revolt 132-135 CE. AE Middle Bronze (23 mm), Year One (132-133 CE). "Simon Prince of Israel"; Palm branch within a wreath. Reverse: "Year one of the redemption of Israel"; Wide lyre of 4 strings. Hendin 1377; Mild. 24 (16 cited). Pleasing earthern highlights. A nice pleasing example of this scarce Year One issue. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 3506		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 CE. AE 26 Middle Bronze. Year One, 132/3 CE. "Simon Prince of Israel" in paleo-Hebrew across fields; seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Reverse: "Year one of the redemption of Israel"; Vine-leaf on tendril. Hendin 1378; Mild. 43. Very scarce. Choice Very Fine/Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. Ex Superior's The Lawson Collection, June 3-6, 1985, lot 2228 The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 3507		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 CE. Middle Bronze AE 25, dated Year Two (133/4 CE). "Simon" in Paleo-Hebrew across fields; seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Reverse: "Year two of the freedom if Israel" in paleo-Hebrew; vine leaaf on trndril. Hendin 1408; Mesh. 195. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. Ex Superior's Biblical Numismatic Society, 1970s The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $506
Lot 3508		Bar Kochba Revolt 132-135 CE. AR Zuz (3.37g). Dated Year Two (133/4 CE). "Shim" in wreath forming a triangle, in a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom. Reverse: "Year two of the freedom of Israel"; Wide lyre with three strings. Hendin 1389; Mild. 13. Porfile of Hadrian on underneath striking. Rare. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 3509		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 CE. Silver Zuz (3.06g). Dated Year Two, 133/34 CE. "Simon" in paleo-Hebrew, bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a left to the left and a tendril to the right. Reverse: "Year two of the freedom of Israel"; Elongated lyre with three strings. Hendin 1396; Mild. 47. Scarce. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $700 - 800. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,064
Lot 3510		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 CE. Middle Bronze AE 22, Undated, Year Three (134/5 CE. "For the Freedom of Jerusalem" in paleo-Hebrew; palm branch within a wreath. Reverse: "Simon"; Elongated lyre (kithara) with three sterings. Hendin 1436. Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. Ex Superior's Biblical Numismatic Society, 1970s The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $391
Lot 3511		Bar Kochba Revolt 132-135 CE. Silver Sela (15.0g). Undated attributed to Year Three (134/5 CE). "Simon" on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, showbread table (?) seen from end in center of entrance. Reverse: "For the Freedom of Jerusalem"; Lulav with etrog at left. Hendin 1411; Mild. 85. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. Purchased from Antiqua in the 1980s The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,290
Lot 3512		Bar Kochba Revolt 132-135 CE. Silver Sela (14.5g). Undated attributed to Year Three (134/5 CE). "Simon" on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, showbread table (?) seen from end in center of entrance. Reverse: "For the Freedom of Jerusalem"; Lulav with etrog at left. Hendin 1411; Mild 74 (10 cited). Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. Purchased from Superior in the 1980s The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,750
Lot 3513		Bar Kochba Revolt 132-135 CE. Silver Sela (13.7g). Undated attributed to Year Three (134/5 CE). "Simon" on two sides; wavy line above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, showbread table (?) seen from end in center of entrance. Reverse: "For the freedom of Jerusalem"; Lulav with etrog at left. Hendin 1413; Mild. 96. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. Ex Spaer Collection The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,325
Lot 3514		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 CE. Silver Zuz (3.0g). Undated Year Three (134/5 CE). "Simon"; Bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a rrendril to the left and a leaf to the right. Reverse: "For the freedom of Jerusalem"; Two trumpets upright, no dot between. Hendin 1431 (with dot); Mild. 187 (11 cited). Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 700. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,185
Lot 3515		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 CE. Silver Zuz (3.1g). Undated attributed to Year Three, 134/5 CE. "Simon" within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom. Reverse: "For the freedom of Jerusalem"; Elongated lyre with three strings. Hendin 1419; Mild. 84. Very Fine/Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $891
Lot 3516		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 CE. Silver Zuz (3.13g). Undated attributed to Year Three, 134/5 CE. "Simon" within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom. Reverse: "For the freedom of Jerusalem"; Fluted jug, handle on left with willow branch on right. Hendin 1418; Mild. 79. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 3517		Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 CE. Silver Zuz (3.0g), Undated attributed to Year Three, 134/5 CE. "Simon" in paleo-Hebrew, within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom. Reverse: " For the freedom of Jerusalem"; Palm branch. Hendin 1425; Mild. 136 (20 pieces cited). Struck from elegant dies. Scarce. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,121
Lot 3518		Bar Kochba Revolt 132-135 CE. AR Zuz (3.4g). Undated attributed to Year Three (134/5 CE). "Simon" within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom. Reverse: "For the freedom of Jerusalem"; Palm branch leaning left. Hendin 1416 (branch leans right); Mild. 65. Lovely dies, lightly toned. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265

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