2012 March 8-9 Signature Auction - The Shoshana Collection of Ancient Judean Coins - New York

North Arabia (Ca. 445-410 BC). AR shekel (26mm, 16.64 gm, 3h). Helmeted head of Athena to r. / AΘE (Athens) to r. of Owl standing r., head facing, olive spray and crescent in upper l. field, countermark Î , identification uncertain, all within incuse square. Extremely rare. Huth p. 232 & note. Extremely Fine.

North Arabia (350-220 BC). AR quarter-drachm (15mm, 3.91 gm, 9h). Head of Athena, frontal eye and earring, to r. in front of head is C (ayan ?) / ŸÉÊÒ (retrograde Aramaic for m'rb or m'db); incuse owl standing r., uncertain sign or object behind. Huth 35. Extremely rare. Very Fine.

The reading of this legend is tentative, although the attribution of this rare coin to Idumaea or the Kingdom of Lihyan (Dedan / Al-Ula) per Huth is likely correct.

Philistia (5-4 centuries BC). AR half ma'ah-obol (8mm, 0.35 gm, 3h). Helmeted head of Athena to r. / AΘE (Athens) to r. of Owl standing r., head facing, olive spray in upper l. field, all within incuse square. Gitler-Tal VII.3HO. Very Fine.

Philistia (for Jerusalem [Judah]?) (5-4 centuries BC). AR quarter-shekel (14mm, 4.18 gm, 3h). Helmeted head of Athena to r. / AΘE downward on r.; owl r. head facing, olive spray and crescent upper l., lily or possibly lotus between the Greek legend and the owl, all within incuse square. Gitler-Tal XII.13D. Svornos-Pick pl. 109,36. Mildenberg 2000c pl. 58, 58. Samuels 34 (this coin, also enlarged on page 6). SNG ANS 6 pl. 1,27 (obol). This is the best known specimen. Extremely Fine.

The cataloguers believe that the argument for a connection of this type to Jerusalem is convincing based upon the use of the lily symbol, although Gitler-Tal suggest it might also be a lotus flower. Spaer and Meshorer have catalogued this type with the Yehud coinage; the earliest Yehud coinage was apparently struck for Jerusalem at the Philistia mint (this phenomenon discussed by Gitler 2012).

Philistia (for Jerusalem [Judah]?) (5-4 centuries BC). AR half-ma'ah obol (7mm, 0.33 gm, 6h). Helmeted head of Athena to r. / AΘE downward on r.; owl r. head facing, olive spray and crescent upper l., lily or possibly lotus between the Greek legend and the owl, all within incuse square. Gitler-Tal XII.13HO (this coin). SNG ANS 6,27 (obol). Hendin 1023 (obol). Very rare. About Extremely Fine.

Philistia (5-4 centuries BC). AR quarter-shekel (15mm, 3.41 gm, 12h). Bearded male head l. with oriental hairstyle, bunched hair in back / Y (retrograde Y) to l. and AΘE (Athens) to r. of owl standing r., head facing, olive spray and crescent in upper l. field, all within incuse square. Gitler-Tal XIV.16Db (this coin). Mildenberg 2000c pl. 55,25. Extremely Rare. Very Fine.

Attributed by A. Kindler to Ashdod (1995 pl. A, 4).

Philistia (5-4 centuries BC). AR quarter-shekel (13mm, 3.15 gm, 6h). Hybrid head with male facing r. and the back of his head evolves into a boar or hog facing l. / AΘE (Athens) to r. of Owl standing r., head facing, olive spray and crescent in upper l. field, all within incuse square. Gitler-Tal XIV.21.Da (this coin). Samuels 10 (this coin). Mildenberg 1997 pl. 2,40. Mildenberg 1990b pl. XXIII,2 (this coin). Gitler 2000, pl 2,8 (this coin). Extremely rare. Light crystallization, find patina. Very Fine

Philistia (5-4 centuries BC). AR quarter-shekel (13mm, 3.44 gm, 6h). Male head facing with female head r., with headdress. A more careful look will show that the headdress is a fierce, recumbent lion with head turned back, and between the two heads, facing right, an additional nose and mouth form a third additional profile to r. / Helmeted head of Athena to right, with linear devices or monograms possibly appearing in some or all corners, all in incuse square. Gitler-Tal XIV.35Db (this coin). Samuels 9 (this coin). Hendin 1017. Mildenberg 1997 pl. 13, 52. Mildenberg 2000c p. 159.90. Extremely rare. Test cut on obverse. Light crystallization. Very Fine.

Another exquisite example of the elusive motifs on Philistian coins.

Philistia (5-4 centuries BC). AR ma'ah-obol (10mm, 0.51 gm, 4h). Triple turreted city wall with crouching lion and waves in forefield, circular border of dots / Male figure stands r. in front of horse and holding it by reigns with l. hand and whip in r. hand, border of dots, within incuse square. Gitler-Tal XV.3O. Very rare. Very Fine.

Philistia (5-4 centuries BC). AR eighth-shekel (13mm, 1.98 gm, 13h). Confronted bearded heads, oriental hairstyles / Head of youth with curled hair r., dotted border, all in incuse. Gitler-Tal XVI 17HDa (this coin). Test cut on reverse. Fine.

Philistia (5-4 centuries BC). AR ma'ah-obol (9mm, 0.59 gm, 9h). Bearded male head r. oriental hairstyle / Female head r., oriental headdress within incuse. Gitler-Tal XVI.11Oa (this coin). Mildenberg 1990a pl. 7, 6. Extremely rare. Very Fine.

Philistia (5-4 centuries BC). AR quarter-shekel (14mm, 3.43 gm, 4h). Bearded male head r. with oriental hairstyle, bunched in back / [6ä-Y] (Y, N or V, A, H), their meanings unknown, in corners around Paradise flower or Phoenician palmette. Gitler-Tal XVII 5D. Extremely rare. Light crystallization. Very Fine.

This is the second recorded specimen from these dies, and dramatically better preserved than the one illustrated by Gitler-Tal. Upon examination of a coin from similar dies with a clear letter Y (Y) in the upper right, Hendin suggested in 1996 that this might belong to the Yehud series (Hendin 3, 435), but discovery of similar coins with full inscriptions later proved this theory incorrect.

Philistia (5-4 centuries BC). AR quarter ma'ah-obol (6mm, 0.15 gm, 12h). Head of lion l. with protruding tongue / Bes head facing within incuse. Gitler-Tal XVIII.6HOb (this coin). Mildenberg 1995 pl. 1,9 (this coin). Mild 2000b pl. 11,49 (this coin). Good Very Fine/Extremely Fine.

Philistia (5-4 centuries BC). AR ma'ah-obol (9mm, 0.58 gm, 6h). b (B) above two Bes heads facing, joined by common headdress; flanked by forepart of lion (l.) and ram (r.) above their heads and facing inward, circular guilloche border / Hybrid male head r. and bearded male head facing, oriental hairstyle, guilloche border within incuse. Gitler-Tal XVIII.8O (described differently). Mildenberg 2000c pl. 59,69. Mild. Vestigia p. XXXI,4 (this coin described differently). Samuels 20 (this coin, described differently). Extremely rare. Very Fine/Extremely Fine.

Both specimens cited by Gitler-Tal are missing the "bet" in upper obverse field, which is very clear on this example.

Philistia (5-4 centuries BC). AR quarter-shekel (17mm, 3.93 gm, 12h). Bearded male head l. with oriental hairstyle and crest / Lion walks r. lily behind, border of dots in incuse square. Gitler-Tal XIX.18D (this coin). Samuels 5 (this coin). Mildenberg 2000c pl. 58,79 (this coin). Unique. Good Very Fine.

Philistia (5-4 centuries BC). AR quarter-shekel (14.5mm, 3.39 gm, 9h). Janiform heads, bearded male r. and female l. with oriental hairstyle, dotted border / Hoplite l. fights prancing lion r, border of dots, all in incuse square. Gitler-Tal XIX.19 Dc (this coin). Mildenberg 2000c (this coin). Extremely rare. Reverse test cut. Very Fine.

One of three known examples.

Philistia (5-4 centuries BC). AR half-ma'ah-obol (9mm, 0.32 gm, 1h). Bes head facing with bar above, guilloche border / Bes head facing with bar above in dotted square, all in incuse. Mildenberg Vestigia pl. XXXI,2 (this coin). Dark gray find patina. Good Very Fine.

Gaza (Ca. 445-410 BC). AR quarter-shekel (14mm, 3.89 gm, 6h). Bearded male head r. with oriental hairstyle, bunched in back / 7È6 (Aza) to r. of Owl standing r., head facing, olive spray in upper l. field, all within dotted square border and incuse square. Gitler-Tal V.1D. Samuels 3 (this coin). Mild 1990a, pl. 5,33. Extremely rare. Crystallized. Extremely Fine.

This is the best centered and struck example of six published specimens.

Gaza (5-4 centuries BC). AR ma'ah obol (8mm, 0.53 gm, 6h). Bearded male head r. with oriental hairstyle, bunched in back / Owl r., head facing, with a single, large, round eye, olive spray behind, guilloche border. G-T V.1O. Svornos 1923-6 pl. 110,29. Extremely Rare. Good Very Fine.

Gaza (Ca. 445-410 BC). AR quarter-shekel (15mm, 3.88 gm, 12h). Janiform female head r. and bearded male l. with oriental hairstyle / CÃ (retrograde A Z for "Aza" or "Gaza"); Owl stands facing, wings closed, between olive sprays, circular border of dots. Gitler-Tal V.6D. Mild. 1990a, pl. 15,28. Extremely rare. Find patina. About Very Fine/Very Fine.

This is the only known existing specimen of this type without a test cut.

Gaza (5-4 centuries BC). AR ma'ah obol (8mm, 0.49 gm, 6h). Janiform female head l. bearded male head r., oriental hairstyle / ÃC (A Z for Aza) in lower fields flank owl facing, wings closed, between olive sprays, circle of dots. Gitler-Tal V.6O. Mild. 1990a pl. 5,29. Find patina. Very Fine.

Gaza (Ca. 445-410 BC). AR shekel (27mm, 17.12 gm, 9h). Helmeted head of Athena to r. / CÃ (retrograde AZ for "Aza") in a circular countermark to l. of AOE (Athens), all to r. of Owl standing r., head facing, olive spray and crescent in upper l. field, all within incuse square. Gitler-Tal V. 7T (this coin). Samuels 1 (this coin). Mildenberg 1997 pl. 1,2 (this coin). Mildenberg 2000c pl. 57,37 (this coin). Elayi and LeMaire pl 24,171 (this coin). Apparently unique. Good Very Fine.

This is the only published coin with the CÃ countermark. Gitler-Tal (118) suggest the possibility that this countermark represents control letters, although they currently accept the attribution to Gaza based on differences with other countermarked specimens.

Gaza (5-4 centuries BC). AR ma'ah obol (8mm, 0.44 gm, 12h). Laureate bearded male head r. / ÃC (A Z for "Aza" or "Gaza") vertical on r. of falcon standing r., square border of dots within incuse square. Gitler-Tal V.8O. Mildenberg 2000c pl. 57,52. The best of four coins published. About Extremely Fine.

Gaza (Ca. 445-410 BC). AR quarter-shekel (13mm, 3.17 gm, 7h). Helmeted head of Athena to r. / C (A for "Aza" or "Gaza") to l. and AΘE (Athens) to r. of Owl standing r., head facing, olive spray in upper l. field, all within incuse square. Gitler-Tal V. 10D (same dies). Mildenberg 1990a pl. 4,14. Rare Extremely Fine.

The classic example of a local coin of Gaza being patterned after the ubiquitous Athenian coins of the ancient world; the copying was so precise that even the name of Athens was copied, and the local ethnic for Gaza was added.

Gaza (4th century BC). AR shekel (22 X 24mm, 16.54 gm, 9h). Helmeted head of Athena to r. / ( (mem for "Marnas") to r. of AΘE (Athens) to r. of Owl standing r., head facing, olive spray in upper l. field, all within incuse square. Gitler-Tal V.17T (this coin). Mildenberg 1990a pl. 4,6 (this coin). Meshorer Gaza p. 78, figure 1. Extremely rare. Good Very Fine.

This is one of three known specimens. The great god of Gaza was called Marnas (relating to the Aramaic word Marna, "the Lord"). Marnas was god of rain and grain and who was invoked against famine.

Gaza (5-4 centuries BC). AR ma'ah obol (9mm, 0.58 gm, 9h). Helmeted head of Athena r. / AΘE downward on r. ( (M for Marnas) to its left; owl r., head facing, olive spray and crescent upper l., all within incuse square. Gitler-Tal V.21O. Mild. 1994 pl. 1,9. SNG ANS 1,15. Hendin 1014. Good style, unusually nice for type. Extremely Fine.

Gaza (5-4 centuries BC). AR quarter-shekel (14mm, 4.15 gm, 10h). Helmeted head of Athena to r. / AΘE downward on r. Letter Ê on cheek / ( (M-Marnas) to its left; owl r. head facing, olive spray and crescent upper l., all within incuse square. Gitler-Tal V.24D. Mildenberg 1990a. pl. 4, 8 (this coin). Extremely rare. Extremely Fine.

Gaza (Ca. 445-410 BC). AR quarter-shekel (14mm, 3.97 gm, 7h). Bearded male head r. with oriental hairstyle, bunched in back / CÃ (retrograde A Z for "Aza" or "Gaza"); Forepart of horse, forelocks tied with ribbon, dotted square border within incuse square. Gitler-Tal VI.1. BMC Palestine pl. XIX, 14. Traite pl. CXXIV,14-15. Hendin 1012. Rare. Few light marks on reverse. About Extremely Fine.

Among the best preserved specimens of this type.

Gaza (5-4 centuries BC). AR ma'ah obol (9mm, 0.72 gm, 12h). Female head r. with oriental hairstyle, hair bunched behind / ÃC (A Z for "Aza" or "Gaza") above forepart of horse r., dotted square border within incuse square. Gitler-Tal VI.2.O. Rare. Very Fine plus.

This coin is overstruck on an earlier obol of undetermined origin; the profile of a bust l. can be seen facing 9 o'clock on the reverse. The cataloguers have not previously seen an overstruck coin in this series.

Gaza (5-4 centuries BC). AR ma'ah obol (9mm, 0.65 gm, 6h). Forepart of lion, forepaws stretched r., dotted border / ÃC (A Z for "Aza" or "Gaza") above forepart of horse, legs stretched r., dotted square border within incuse square. Gitler-Tal VI.11O. BMC Palestine p. 179,16. Mild. 1990a pl.5, 2c. Mild. 2000b, pl. 10, 36. Very rare. Extremely Fine.

Gaza (Ca. 445-410 BC). AR quarter-shekel (15mm, 3.91 gm, 5h). Bearded male head r. with oriental hairstyle, bunched in back guilloche border / ÃC (A Z for "Aza" or "Gaza") on lower left and right of facing head of Bes. Gitler-Tal VI.13D. Samuels 4 (this coin). Traite pl CXXIV, 9. Waddington 7285. Narkiss 1938 pl 13,17. Extremely rare. Reverse test cut. Very Fine.

Gaza (5-4 centuries BC). AR ma'ah-obol (8mm, 0.74 gm, 2h). AR ma'ah-obol. Bearded male head r., oriental hairstyle, bunched in back / Facing head of Bes, on r. and l. Ã[C] (A Z for "Aza" or "Gaza"), dotted border, all in incuse. Gitler-Tal VI,13O. Extremely Fine.

Gaza (5-4 centuries BC). AR ma'ah obol (9mm, 0.59 gm, 6h). Bearded male head r. with oriental hairstyle, hair bunched behind / ÃC (A Z for "Aza" or "Gaza") on either side of facing head of Bes in a circle of dots within incuse. Gitler-Tal VI.13.O. Mild. 2000c pl. 57,50. The best of at least six published specimens. Find patina. Extremely Fine.

Gaza (5-4 centuries BC). AR ma'ah obol (8mm, 0.65 gm, 12h). Janiform head of bearded satyr r. and bearded male l. with oriental hairstyle / ÃC (A Z for "Aza" or "Gaza") in upper r. and l. fields above double protome bull bending forelegs, between them is a facing female head with hair locks on either side, guilloche border within incuse square. Gitler-Tal VI.15O. Samuels 12 (this coin). Rosenberger 16. A lovely specimen. Find patina. Very Fine.

Gaza (5-4 centuries BC). AR ma'ah obol (8mm, 0.70 gm, 3h). Janiform bearded male head with oriental hairstyle / ÃC (A Z for "Aza" or "Gaza") in above antithetic gryphons, between them is a female head facing with Hathor hairstyle. Gitler-Tal VI.16O. Samuels 11 (this coin). Extremely Fine.

Gaza (5-4 centuries BC). AR ma'ah obol (9mm, 0.67 gm, 3h). Bearded male head r. with oriental hairstyle / ÃC(A Z for "Aza" or "Gaza") above donkey (?) walking r, dotted square border within incuse square. Gitler-Tal VI.17O (this coin). Mildenberg 2000b pl.11, 40 (this coin). Test cut reverse, otherwise about Extremely Fine.

Gaza (5-4 centuries BC). AR ma'ah obol (9mm, 0.57 gm, 12h). Oriental female head r. border of dots / Triple turreted city walls on rampart, two palm trees between the towers and crouching lion in foreground, within incuse square. Gitler-Tal XV.2O (this coin). BMC Palestine pl. 19,22. Imoof-Blumer 1871 pl. 17,239. Extremely rare. About Very Fine.

Gaza (Ca. 445-410 BC). AR shekel (25mm, 17.24 gm, 9h). Helmeted head of Athena to r., countermark ¤ (mem for Marnas) circle / AΘE (Athens) to r. of Owl standing r., head facing, olive spray and crescent in upper l. field, all within incuse square. Mildenberg Vestigia pl. XXIV,3. Mildenberg 1990a pl. 4,3. Extremely rare. Good Very Fine.

The countermark ¤ was ascribed by Mildenberg to Gaza, but in this case the letter is in the style of Northwest Semitic script and raises a possible question of that attribution. See also SNG ANS pl. 1,4 which Meshorer attributed as Greco-Palestinian.

Gaza (Ca. 445-410 BC). AR quarter-shekel (14.5mm, 4.11 gm, 12h). Oriental female head to r. wearing double necklace, within circular border of dots / City wall with three turrets, palm trees between, upon a rampart, lion reclines in foreground to r., all within incuse. Gitler-Tal XV.2Da (this coin). Samuels 7 (this coin). BMC Palestine 21, pl. xix,21. J.P. Six, Numismatic Chronicle 1877, p. 223, 11 (2 specimens cited). Traite pl. CXVIII, 15 (attributed to Sidon). This coin is the best of six known specimens for this reverse type. Extremely rare. Good Very Fine.

There are two obols of this type also published by J.P. Six, as well as two quarter-shekels publisher by Gitler-Tal, The presence of the palm trees on the reverse, as well as find-spots, favors the attribution to Gaza rather than Sidon. The reverse of this coin is enlarged at Samuels 4,7.

Ashdod (Ca. 400-333 BC). AR quarter-shekel (16mm, 3.39 gm, 6h). Head r. wearing oriental headdress, hair arranged as a ponytail and knotted at bottom; ornamented ear with earring resembling ankh, within dotted circle / {{ߣ ('Ashdod) above ibex standing r., head turned back, lily (?) bent to right behind, surrounded by cable border in incuse square. Gitler-Tal II.2 D. Samuels pl. 13 (this coin). Hendin V 1002. Mesh. Ash. P. 288,4. Mildenberg 2000c, pl.55,18. Extremely rare. Find Patina. Very Fine.

The presence of the ankh motif in the earring suggests an Egyptian influence.

Ashdod (Ca. 400-333 BC). AR eighth-shekel (15mm, 2.11 gm, 12h). Confronted bearded male heads with oriental hairstyles, border of dots / Cow suckling calf, crescent and solar disk above, border of dots within incuse square. Gitler-Tal XX.6D (this coin). Samuels 15 (this coin). Mildenberg 1997 pl. 2,32 (this coin). Mildenberg 2000c pl. 59,83 (this coin). Unique. Small test cut on reverse. Very Fine.

All published sources refer to this coin as a quarter-shekel or drachm. However, the weight of this coin, around two grams, as well as its obverse die link (Gitler-Tal XVI.17HDa), favors the attribution as an eighth-shekel or hemidrachm, an extremely rare denomination for the Philistian silver issues. Regarding the attribution here to Ashdod, see Gitler-Tal II.4D and Meshorer 1989: 288,4 for the reverse type.

Ashdod (Ca. 400-333 BC). AR quarter-shekel (16mm, 3.76 gm, 3h). Satyr head r. with oriental hairstyle / « (A S for "Ashdod); Bull, head down, preparing to charge r., owl hidden within bull's body, in the upper right field is a miniature human head with oriental hairstyle, within guilloche square border, within incuse square. Gitler-Tal II 0.D. Samuels pl. 1,14 (this coin); Mildenberg 2000c, pl. 55,22. Meshorer 1989 p. 288,4. Extremely rare. Small test cut on reverse in hair. Find patina. Extremely Fine.

A nice example of the hidden (elusive) motifs that appears in some of the some of the Philistian coins, this phenomenon is discussed in Gitler-Tal 299-302.

Ashdod (Ca. 400-333 BC). AR ma'ah-obol (7mm, 0.52 gm, 2h). Hybrid head composed of male surmounted by forepart of a lion on the forehead (as headdress) to l., and monster-like figure r. Guilloche border / <<' (Ashdod) above double protome bull with bent forelegs, dotted border, in incuse square. Gitler-Tal II.1Oa (this coin). Mild. 1997 pl. 2,25 (this coin). Extremely rare. Fine to Fine plus.

Ascalon (5-4 centuries BC). AR ma'ah-obol (10mm, 0.73 gm, 3h). Female head r. with oriental hairstyle with ponytail, border of dots / -a (AN for Ascalon) to lower r. of owl standing r., head facing, olive sprigs upper l. Gitler-Tal III. 90 (this coin). Mildenberg 2000c pl. 56, 35 (this coin). Traite pl. CXXIII,19 (same dies). Extremely rare. Find patina. Good Very Fine.

Ascalon (Ca. 400-338 BC). AR quarter-shekel (17mm, 3.94 gm, 9h). Female head r. with oriental hairstyle and ponytail knotted at bottom / [?a] (A N for Ascalon); Owl stands facing, wings spread, above r. dolphin, inscription upper l. Gitler-Tal III.D. BMC Palestine 8, pl. 19.8. Traite pl. CXXIII,17. SNG ANS 6, pl. 1, 32. Mildenberg 2000c. pl 56,29. Extremely rare and almost never offered. Very Fine.

The reverse of this coin imitates the famed Athenian decadrachm. Enlarged at Samuels 17.

Ascalon (5-4 centuries BC). AR ma'ah obol (9mm, 0.68 gm, 6h). Male head r. with oriental hairstyle, border of dots / -a
(AN for Ascalon) to lower r. of owl standing r., head facing, olive sprigs upper l. Gitler-Tal III.110. Mildenberg 2000c pl. 56,32. BMC Palestine pl. XIX,4. SNG ANS 6.25. Perhaps the best preserved example. Find patina. Extremely Fine.

Ascalon (Ca. 400-338 BC). AR quarter-shekel (13 X 19mm, 3.14 gm, 6h). å (retrograde A) below l. lightly bearded male head r., oriental hairstyle / Bearded male head r. Gitler-Tal IV.2D (this coin). Grainy surfaces. Apparently unique. Very Fine.

Prior to the Gitler-Tal publication of this coin it was unknown.

Samaria (late 4th century BC). AR ma'ah obol (9mm, 0.65 gm, 12h). àb (BT for Bagabat) above Persian king seated on throne r. smelling flower and holding scepter, fire altar to r., circle of dots / Persian king sacrifices bull, he holds it by horns and is ready to stab it with dagger, pellet between them, circle of dots. M-Q CS 33 (this coin). MQ SC 6. Samuels 28 (this coin). Extremely rare. Extremely Fine.

Samaria (late 4th century BC). AR ma'ah-obol (9mm, 0.67 gm, 2h). Crude helmeted head of Athena r. / AΘE on r., "##û (retrograde HNNY-Hannanyah,) below it; owl standing r. head facing. M-Q CS 30. M-Q SC 38. Hendin 1030. Bold inscription. Fine / Very Fine.

Hannanyah is named as a governor of Samaria in Wadi Daliyeh papyri, (nos. 7 and 9). The Samaritan Chronicles also mention a high priest named Hannanyah during the time of Queen Esther.

Samaria (late 4th century BC). AR ma'ah obol (8mm, 0.64 gm, 2h). Persian king stands in chariot driven by charioteer in front, holding whip, and pulled by biga / lb"veb (BDYHBL); Bearded rider on horse galloping left wearing Persian tiara, holding reigns in l. and sword or whip in r. M-Q SC 15. M-Q CS 35. Sofaer pl. 171,93. Samuels 26 (this coin). Extremely Fine.

Samaria (late 4th century BC). AR ma'ah obol (10mm, 0.68 gm, 12h). le (DL); Sidonian galley to l., over waves, with oars, prow and row of shields, floral design above. / lb"veb (BDYHBL); Bearded rider on horse galloping left wearing Persian tiara, holding reigns in l. and sword or whip in r. M-Q SC 22 (this coin). M-Q CS 2 (this coin). Sofaer -. Extremely Fine.

The obverse legend may refer to the name Delayah, which "is quite common in the Bible in the context of the sixth to fifth centuries BC," according to M-Q SC: 22.

Samaria (late 4th century BC). AR quarter-shekel (17mm, 3.32 gm, 6h). e (D possibly for Delayah) above winged Sphinx with horns, all in dotted square border / Horned head of monster facing, all in guilloche square border. M-Q SC p. 88,30. Samuels 6. Mildenberg Bes pl. 1,5. Extremely rare. Find patina. Very Fine.

While Mildenberg and Samuels attributed this coin to Gaza, subsequent research by Meshorer and Qedar convincingly attribute the type to Samaria.

Samaria (late 4th century BC). AR ma'ah-obol (10mm, 0.55 gm, 6h). Persian king seated r. on throne smelling a flower / >b"gÂb (BDYHBL) downward on left; Persian king stands r. wearing kidaris and kandys, raising r. arm and holding staff in l. hand. M-Q SC 37. MQ CS 14. Very Fine.

Samaria (late 4th century BC). AR ma'ah obol (9mm, 0.70 gm, 6h). Persian king seated r. on throne smelling flower and holding scepter / lb"»eb (BDYHBL) to l. of bearded male standing r., wearing kidaris, sniffing flower and holding another flower in l. hand. M-Q CS 37. MQ SC 14. Hendin 1033. Very Fine/Good Very Fine.

The name Bdyehibel appears on several coins, but is not yet fully understood or related to a person.

Samaria (late 4th century BC). AR ma'ah obol (8mm, 0.70 gm, 12h). Helmeted head of Athena to r. / bn (BD) on l. and Πd (YH) of owl r., head facing. M-Q CS 47 (this coin). MQ SC 9. About Very Fine/Very Fine.

The name BDYH appears on four coin types, and is mentioned in Ezra 10:35. According to Meshorer and Qedar this is "the only known Hebrew name with the prefix BD" (M-Q SC 21).

Samaria (late 4th century BC). AR quarter-shekel (16mm, 3.53 gm, 6h). bW (S N for Sanballat) between two confronted fighting warriors, the one on the r. stabs at the body with a dagger, while the one on the l. tries to stab the other in the head, all in square border of dots / Two soldiers face each other, the left figure in relief, the right figure incuse, each holds a long spear; the warrior on the right holds a shield ornamented with a frontal head of Bes, all in square border of dots. Samuels 24 (this coin, but inscription read incorrectly). M-Q SC 49. Traite pl. CXXI 11, 1. Extremely rare. Very Fine.

One of the few ancient coins of the Levant that combines both incuse and relief design not only on the same coin but on the same side of the coin!

Samaria (late 4th century BC). AR ma'ah obol (10mm, 0.74 gm, 11h). Two soldiers standing with spears and shields confronting each other, within square border / Two figures standing confronting each other the l. figure holds a long scepter or spear and the r. figure, in incuse, holds a shield and long scepter or spear. M-Q CS 90. MQ SC 50. Samuels 25 (this coin). Extremely rare. Good Very Fine/Extremely Fine.

Samaria (late 4th century BC). AR ma'ah obol (7mm, 0.52 gm, 12h). Crowned, bearded male head r. / b& (SN-Sanballat) above lion seated l., all within square border of dots. M-Q CS 42. MQ SC 52. Hendin 1033. Very Fine/Good Very Fine.

Perhaps this is the Sanballat II referred to by Josephus as the one who "had been sent to Samaria as satrap by Darius the last king" (Ant. XI:302).

Samaria (late 4th century BC). AR quarter-shekel (14mm, 4.24 gm, 12h). Helmeted head of Athena to r. / >«Âb6 (Abdiel) downward, between AΘE downward on r. and owl r. head facing, olive spray and crescent upper l., all within incuse square. M-Q CS 39(b) (this coin). Samuels 22 (this coin). M-Q SC 57. Hendin 103. Extremely rare. Some pitting on face, otherwise about Extremely Fine.

Abdiel I was the High Priest mentioned in the Old Testament (Jer. 36:26) who scolded the Jews for not recognizing the holiness of Mt. Gerizim during the time of Zerubbabel.

Samaria (late 4th century BC). AR ma'ah-obol (10mm, 0.78 gm, 12h). Helmeted head of Athena to r. / >«Âb6 ('BD´L for Abdiel) downward to r. of owl r. head facing. M-Q SC 59. Rare. Extremely Fine.

Samaria (late 4th century BC). AR quarter-shekel (14mm, 3.91 gm, 9h). ¬ (S L for Shelemiyah?) above winged griffin with long, curved horn, flower (?) in l. field, within square border / ¬ above stag kneeling r., head turned l., head of Bes, facing, between horns, with square border. M-Q SC 61 (this coin). Samuels 18 (this coin). Of the highest rarity. Find patina. Very Fine.

This may be the only known example of this Samarian quarter-shekel type.

Samaria (late 4th century BC). AR quarter-shekel (15mm, 3.67 gm, 5h). ¬ (S L for Shelemiyah?) to left of helmeted male with short tunic holding bridle of horse with head turned back, all in square border of dots / ¬ above lion leaping r. with head turned back over ram's head, all in square border of dots. Samuels 19 (this coin). Cf. SNG ANS 46 (ma'ah-obol). Cf. M-Q SC 67 (ma'ah-obol) and 68 (half ma'ah-obol). Unique. Find patina. Good Very Fine.

While the types are known from smaller denominations, this appears to be the only known example as a quarter-shekel.

Samaria (late 4th century BC). AR ma'ah obol (10mm, 0.70 gm, 11h). Head facing with long hair / »ÊŸ (Shomron); owl r., head facing, olive spray and crescent upper l. M-Q SC 89. Very Fine.

Samaria (late 4th century BC). AR ma'ah obol (10mm, 0.66 gm, 12h). 4ó (SN for Shomron)Persian king seated r. on throne smelling flower and holding scepter / ZŸ (MZ for Mazdai) Four-winged diety with bird's tail standing r. holding flower and three pointed ring (seal?) in l. M-Q SC 100. M-Q CS-21. Sofaer 167,41. Good Very Fine.

Samaria (late 4th century BC). AR quarter-shekel (17mm, 3.62 gm, 12h). Bearded male figure seated r. on throne playing 5-string harp, below r. mask (?) above r. cuneiform symbols / Male figure on r. stabs horse on l. with spear held in both hands; point of spear emerging from back of horse, all in dotted border. M-Q CS 58,22 (this coin). Samuels 23 (this coin). M-Q SC 128. Extremely rare. Test cut. Find patina. Good Very Fine.

There are parallels between the obverse motif and the ceremonies in the First Temple, during which musicians played an important role. The male does not wear a royal crown and "considering the fact that this is an original Samarian coin type and not an imitation of some Cilician or Persian coin prototype, one could suggest a possibility that this figure may represent some aspect of Samaritan religious practice" (M-Q SC: 35).

Samaria (late 4th century BC). AR ma'ah obol (9mm, 0.61 gm, 3h). Persian king, bearded facing l., holds two lions by their forelocks / Lion attacks bull r. M-Q CS --. MQ SC 133 (this coin). Extremely rare. About Extremely Fine/Fine.

Samaria (late 4th century BC). AR ma'ah obol (10mm, 0.79 gm, 3h). b (B) above Sidonian galley l. with oars and row of shields along bulwark; below in two lines are the letters of the Aramaic alphabet i"¿gpà (ABGDHW), >{
y*; (HTYKL) / Two Persian kings stand facing each other, resting hand on the other's shoulder, each holding dagger, between them a lion sits to r. MQ SC 195 (this coin). M-Q CS 54 (this coin). Samuels 30 (this coin). Extremely rare. Extremely Fine.

Samaria (late 4th century BC). AR ma'ah-obol (10mm, 0.61gm, 3h). Facing head of Bes / Owl standing l. head facing, crook and flail behind. M-Q SC 198 (this coin). M-Q CS (this coin). Good Very Fine.

Samaria (late 4th century BC). AR half ma'ah-obol (7mm, 0.18 gm, 7h). Dolphin jumps l., circle of dots / Ram's head l. border of dots. Not in Meshorer-Qedar. Gitler-Tal SNR p. 55, 16, fig. 5. Very Fine.

This coin might better be attributed to Tyre, Phoenicia.

NOTE: A small surface delamination has appeared at the edge of this coin, near the dolphin's nose (obverse), revealing white crystallized metal beneath.

Yehud (before 333 BC). AR half gerah (7mm, 0.39 gm, 3h). Lily / ¿UY (yhd) above r. wing of falcon with wings spread, head r. Hendin 1060. Meshorer TJC 16. AJC 117,16b. Extremely Fine.

Here we have the classic Yehud issue, displaying the lily (strongly resembling the later French fleur de lis) as a symbol for Jerusalem. The lily, or shoshan in Hebrew, was considered a standout among flowers. Rabbinic sources refer to a 'lily-rose,' which is a symbol for Israel, as well as a 'soft lily' and the 'lily of the valley.' The asssociation with the land of Israel appears to be quite ancient (see lot 2004).

Yehud (333-302 BC). AR quarter ma'ah obol (8mm, 0.23 gm, 12h). Facing head in a circle of connected dots / ÕxJÕ (hapecha-the governor) to l., Õúkõxú (yhzqyh-Hezekiah) to r. of owl standing r., head facing, the feathers of the head form a beaded circle. Hendin 1069. TJC 199,22. AJC I 116,10. Rare. Very Fine.

Based upon the weight this coin is a quarter ma'ah-obol, although it is sometimes seen as a half ma'ah-obol.

Yehud (after 295/284 BC). AR quarter ma'ah obol (7mm, 0.19 gm, 6h). Diademed head of Ptolemy I / ¿Uú (Yehud) to l. of eagle, wings spread, half turned l. and standing upon thunderbolt. Hendin 1080. TJC 200,29. AJC I p117,14. Very rare. Very Fine.

Yehud (Ca. 261-260 BC or earlier). AR hemidrachm or triobol (13mm, 1.66 gm, 12h). Diademed head of Ptolemy I r. / U¿Uú (Yehudah) to l. of eagle, wings spread, half turned l. and standing upon thunderbolt. Samuels 35 (this coin). Hendin 1085. TJC 31a. AJC 184, 2. Extremely rare. Minor encrustation in fields, otherwise Extremely Fine.

The weight of this extremely rare silver piece would seem to make it a Ptolemaic hemidrachm or triobol, a denomination of which only a handful of specimens have survived.

Yehud (261-260 BC or earlier). AR quarter ma'ah obol (7mm, 0.18 gm, 12h). Diademed head of Ptolemy I r. / U¿Uú (Yehudah) to l. of eagle, wings spread, half turned l. and standing upon thunderbolt. Hendin 1087. TJC 32b. AJC I 117,16. Good Very Fine.

John Hyrcanus I (134 - 104 BC). AE prutah (15mm, 2.16 gm, 12h). Paleo-Hebrew (Yehohanan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews) within wreath, Greek A above inscription / Double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns, border of dots. Hendin 1132. TJC Group A. AJC I Group M. Good Very Fine.

John Hyrcanus I (134 - 104 BC). AE half-prutah (11mm, 0.90 gm, 12h). Paleo-Hebrew (Yehohanan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews); two lines above and below palm branch / Lily between two ears of grain, border of dots. Hendin 1134a. TJC Group C. AJC I Group O, Samuels 36 (this coin). Rare. About Extremely Fine.

John Hyrcanus I. (134 - 104 BC). AE prutah (13mm, 1.23 gm, 12h). Paleo-Hebrew in wedge style characters (Yehohanan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews) within wreath / Double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns. Hendin 1135. TJC Group D. AJC I 148 P. RPC 2269. Good Very Fine.

John Hyrcanus I. (134 - 104 BC). AE double prutah (18mm, 3.38 gm, 12h). Paleo-Hebrew (Yehohanan the High Priest and Head of the Council of the Jews); double cornucopia, horns face in same direction, adorned with ribbons / Helmet with decorative crest facing r., border of dots. Hendin 1136. TJC 207, H1. AJC I 150, R1 (misattributed to Hyrcanus II). Samuels 37 (this coin). Extremely rare. Very Fine.

This rare coin is the only Hasmonean issue that was not struck on a planchet with beveled edges and for this reason it is suggested that it was not struck at the Jerusalem mint, Samaria is often mentioned as a possibility. Anecdotal evidence of find spots suggests a possible mint in the Galilee.

Judah Aristobulus I (104 BC). AE prutah (15mm, 2.17 g, 2h). Hebrew inscription in block style characters (Yehudah the High Priest and the Council of the Jews) within wreath / Double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns, border of dots. Hendin 1143a. TJC Group V. AJC I Group Jc. Samuels 38 (this coin). Extremely rare. Good Very Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-10-1992 (Bromberg II), 324.

Aristobulus coins with this style of script usually have the paleo-Hebrew letter ¿ (D) on first line, but here it is the first letter of the second line.

Alexander Jannaeus (104 - 76 BC). AE prutah (12 X 19mm, 2.33 gm, 12h). Paleo-Hebrew (Yehonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews) within by wreath / Double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns, border of dots. Hendin 1145. TJC Group P. Meshorer AJC II Group Eb. Samuels 39 (this coin, enlarged on p. 26).

Quite interesting example with casting spurs still attached to planchet.

Alexander Jannaeus (104 - 76 BC). AE half-prutah (12mm, 1.20 gm, 6h). Upright palm branch flanked by paleo-Hebrew (Yehonatan the King), border of dots / Lily, border of dots. Hendin 1147. TJC Group O. AJC I Group O. Very rare in this quality. Extremely Fine.

Alexander Jannaeus (104 - 76 BC). AE prutah (13 X 16mm, 2.40 gm, 12h). Lily flanked by paleo-Hebrew (Yehonatan the King), border of dots / [ΒΑΣ]ΙΛΕΩ[Σ A]ΛEΞ[ANΔPOY] (of King Alexander); inverted anchor within circle. Hendin 1148. TJC Group B. AJC I Group Aa. Good Very Fine.

Alexander Jannaeus (104 - 76 BC). AE prutah (16mm, 4.24 gm, 12h). Paleo-Hebrew (Yehonatan the King) between the rays of star with eight rays within diadem / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ [AΛEΞANΔP]OY (of King Alexander) around inverted anchor. Hendin 1150. TJC Group K. AJC Group Ca. Very Fine.

Alexander Jannaeus (104 - 76 BC). AE prutah (14mm, 2.02 gm, 2h). Paleo-Hebrew (Yehonatan the King) between the rays of star with eight rays within diadem / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY (of King Alexander) around inverted anchor. Hendin 1150. TJC Group K. AJC Group Ca. Extremely Fine.

Ex. Superior Galleries 12-10-1992 (Bromberg II), 323.

Mattatayah Antigonus (40 - 37 BC). AE 8 prutah (25mm, 15.32 gm, 12h). Paleo-Hebrew (Mattatayah the High Priest and Council of the Jews), around and between double cornucopia / [BACIΛEΩC] ANTIΓONOY (of King Antigonus) around ivy wreath tied with ribbons. Hendin 1162. TJC 36. AJC I Group U. Slightly off center. Very Fine.

Mattatayah Antigonus (40 - 37 BC). AE eight prutah (24mm, 14.79 gm, 2h). Paleo-Hebrew (Mattatayah the High Priest and Council of the Jews), around and between double cornucopia / B[ACIΛEΩC] ANTIΓONOY (of King Antigonus) around ivy wreath tied with ribbons. Hendin 1162. TJC 36. AJC I 155ff Group U. Samuels 43 (this coin). Good Very Fine.

Mattatayah Antigonus (40 - 37 BC). AE four prutah (19mm, 7.18 gm, 2h). Paleo-Hebrew (Mattatayah the High Priest) around cornucopia tied with ribbons, decorated with vine leaf and grapes / BACIΛ ANTIΓO NOY within wreath and border of dots. Hendin 1163. TJC 37. AJC I Group V. Unusually well centered for this type. About Extremely Fine.

Mattatayah Antigonus (40 - 37 BC). AE prutah (14mm, 1.95 gm, 3h). Paleo-Hebrew (Mattatayah the Priest) within wreath / Double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns. Hendin 1166. TJC 38. AJC W 1-3. Very rare. Extremely Fine.

Mattatayah Antigonus (40 - 37 BC). AE prutah (17mm, 1.25 gm, 12h). Traces of paleo-Hebrew (Mattatayah the Priest) around showbread table / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIΓONOY; seven-branched menorah. Hendin 1168. TJC 41. AJC I Group Z. Samuels 45 (this coin). About Extremely Fine.

Ex. A. Bromberg Collection by private treaty.

The most striking aspect of this coin to modern viewers is the image of the golden seven-branched menorah that stood in the Jerusalem Temple, that object can also be seen in nearly the same form, as it is carried in the triumphal procession, on the Arch of Titus in Rome. At the time this coin was struck it was one of very few images of the menorah and showbread table that were created while the Second Temple stood. At the time, the menorah and table were specific references to the Jerusalem Temple itself. It was only much later, after the Temple was destroyed by Titus in 70 AD that the use of the menorah as a symbol was expanded, and by the 4th-5th centuries AD the menorah had become a widely used symbol of Judaism itself, used on rings, seals, oil lamps, and synagogue decorations. Today the menorah is the national emblem of the State of Israel.

Mattatayah Antigonus (40 - 37 BC). AE prutah (15mm, 1.10 gm, 12h). Traces of paleo-Hebrew (Mattatayah the High Priest) around showbread table / [BAΣIΛ]EΩΣ A[NTIΓONOY]; seven-branched menorah. Hendin 1168. TJC 41. AJC I Group Z. Samuels 44 (this coin). Extremely rare. Very Fine.

Ex. Superior 9/12/1989 (Heifitz Collection Part 2), 2293.

This coin depicts the showbread table and menorah, two of the most sacred objects in the Jerusalem Temple. One might think that the only ancient coin depicting such holy objects would be well manufactured. However, the showbread/menorah coins are generally poorly struck and, moreover, always struck from dies much larger than the planchets. Therefore the inscriptions are never complete, and, indeed, the coin type had been known for more than 100 years before it was recognized that there was a paleo-Hebrew inscription around the showbread table. In the entire Hasmonean (Maccabean) series of coins, the side with the paleo-Hebrew script is always the obverse, hence the description.

Herod I (40 - 4BC). AE 8 prutah (25mm, 9.15 gm, 1h). Military helmet, frontal view, cheek pieces and straps, star above flanked above by palm branches / ΗΡΩ[ΔΟ]Υ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ (of King Herod); tripod, ceremonial bowl (lebes) above, flanked by date LΓ (year 3) and TP monogram. Hendin 1169. TJC 44. AJC II 235,1. RPC 4901. Slightly rough, dark green patina. Very Fine.

Herod I (40 - 4BC). AE 8 prutah (21.5mm, 6.45 gm, 2h). Military helmet, frontal view, cheek pieces and straps, star above flanked by palm branches / [ΗΡΩΔ]ΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ (of King Herod); tripod, ceremonial bowl (lebes) above, flanked by date LΓ (year 3) and TP monogram. Hendin 1169 variety. TJC 44b. AJC II 235,1b. Struck on a small, light flan, and decidedly scarce thus. Very Fine.

Ex. Superior Galleries 10-12-1992 (Bromberg 2), 330.

Herod I (40 - 4BC). AE 4 prutah (20mm, 4.67 gm, 12h). Shield with decorated rim / ΗΡΩΔΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ; crested helmet flanked by date LΓ (year 3) and TP monogram. Hendin 1170. TJC 45. AJC 235,2. RPC 4901. Dark green patina. Very Fine.

Herod I (40 - 4BC). AE 2 prutah (18mm, 3.48 gm, 1h). Poppy on stalk / ΗΡΩΔΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ; winged caduceus flanked by date LΓ
(year 3) and TP monogram. Hendin 1172. TJC 46. AJC 235,4. RPC 4904. Samuels 47 (this coin). Good Very Fine.

Herod I (40 - 4BC). AE prutah (16mm, 2.50 gm, 11h). Palm branch with objects (leaves?) on either side / ΗΡΩΔΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ; aphlaston flanked by date LΓ (year 3) and TP monogram. Hendin 1171. TJC 3. AJC II 235,3. RPC 4903. Good Very Fine.

Herod I (40 - 4BC). AE half-prutah (13mm, 0.78 gm, 6h). ΗPΩΔOΥ ΒΑCΙΛΕΩC; tripod table / Palm branch upright within circle. Hendin 1186. TJC 56. AJC II 237,15. Superb reverse, obverse is partly off center (keeping in mind that in this series the dies are invariably much larger than the planchets upon which they were struck). Very Fine.

Herod I (40 [37] - 4 BC). AE (19.5mm, 3.51 gm, 12h). ΗPΩΔOΥ ΒΑCΙΛΕΩC; cross within open diadem / Tripod table, flat object (vessel?) upon it, flanked by palm branches. Hendin 1178. TJC 48. AJC II 236, 7. Good Very Fine.

Herod I (40 - 4BC). AE prutah (15mm, 1.87 gm, 7h). HPW BACIΛ; anchor / Double cornucopia with caduceus between, dots above. Hendin 1188. TJC 59. AJC II, 237,17. RPC 4910. Extremely Fine.

Herod I (40 - 4BC). AE prutah (15mm, 1.56 gm. 7h). HPW BACI reads outward; anchor / Double cornucopia with caduceus between, dots above. Hendin 1188a. TJC 59h. AJC II, 237,17g. Samuels 48 (this coin). Extremely Fine.

Herod Archelaus (4 BC - 6 AD). AE two prutah (18.5mm, 2.81 gm, 12h). HPWΔHC (Herod); double cornucopias, adorned with grapes, horns parallel, turned to the l. / EΘN PXA CH (Ethnarch); war galley facing left with aphlaston, oars, cabin, ram. Hendin 1194. TJC 70a. AJC II 239,3a. Samuels 49 (this coin). About Extremely Fine.

Herod Archelaus (4 BC - 6 AD). AE prutah (16mm, 2.80 gm, 6h). EΘNAPXOY (of the Ethnarch); crested helmet with cheek straps, viewed from front, caduceus below l. / HPWΔOY (of Herod); bunch of grapes on vine with small leaf on left. Hendin 1196. TJC 73. AJC II 241,6. Good Very Fine.

Herod Archelaus (4 BC - 6 AD). AE half-prutah (14.5mm, 1.56 gm, 12h). HPW; prow of galley facing l. circle of dots / EΘN within wreath, circle of dots. Hendin 1197. TJC 72c. AJC II 241,5c. Good Very Fine.

Herod Antipas (4 BC - 39 AD). Mint of Tiberias. AE full denomination (26mm, 13.61 gm, 12h). TIBE PIAC (Tiberias) within wreath / HPWΔΟΥ TETPAPXOY (of Herod the Tetrarch); L KΔ (year 24=20/21 AD) in fields; reed upright. Hendin 1199. TJC 75. AJC II 242, 1. Samuels 50 (this coin). Very Fine.

Herod Antipas (4 BC - 39 AD). Mint of Tiberias. AE half denomination (18mm, 6.08 gm, 12h). TIBE PIAC within wreath / HPWΔΟΥ TETPAPXOY; L KΔ (year 24=20/21 AD) in fields; reed upright. Hendin 1200. TJC 76. AJC II 242,2. RPC 4919. Good Very Fine.

Herod Antipas (4 BC - 39 AD). Mint of Tiberias. AE quarter denomination (16mm, 4.07 gm, 12h). TIBE PIAC within wreath / HPWΔΟΥ TETPAPXOY; L KΔ (year 24=20/21 AD) in fields; reed upright. Hendin 1201. TJC 77. AJC II 242, 3. RPC 4920. Good Very Fine.

Herod Antipas (4 BC - 39 AD). Mint of Tiberias. AE eighth denomination (10mm, 1.61 gm, 11h). TI BE within wreath / HPWΔ TETPAP (Herod the Tetrarch) L KΔ (year 24=20/21 AD); in fields; reed upright. Hendin 1202. TJC 78. AJC II 242, 4. RPC 4921. Rare and seldom offered. Good Very Fine.

Herod Antipas (4 BC - 39 AD). Mint of Tiberias. AE full denomination (23mm, 12.58 gm, 12h). TIBE PIAC (Tiberias) within wreath / HPWΔOY TETPAPXOY (of Herod the Tetrarch); L ΛΓ (year 33 = 29/30 AD) in fields; palm branch upright. Hendin 1203. TJC 79. AJC II 242, 5. RPC 4922. Good Very Fine.

Herod Antipas (4 BC - 39 AD). Mint of Tiberias. AE half denomination (19mm, 5.90 gm, 12h). TIBE PIAC within wreath / HPWΔOY TETPAPXOY; L ΛΓ (year 33 = 29/30 AD) in fields; palm branch upright. Hendin 1204. TJC 80. AJC II 242, 6. RPC 4923. Very Fine.

Herod Antipas (4 BC - 39 AD). Mint of Tiberias. AE quarter denomination (15mm, 4.13 gm, 12h). TIBE PIAC within wreath / HPWΔOY TETPAPXOY; L ΛΓ (year 33 = 29/30 AD) in fields; palm branch upright. Hendin 1205. TJC 81. AJC II 242,7. RPC 4924. Very Fine.

Herod Antipas (4 BC - 39 AD). Mint of Tiberias. AE eighth denomination (12mm, 1.52 gm, 12h). TIBE PIAC within wreath / HPWΔOY TETPAPXOY; L ΛZ (year 37 = 33/34 AD) in fields; palm branch upright. Hendin 1214. TJC 90. AJC II 242,17. RPC 4925. Rare. Very Fine.

Herod Antipas (4 BC - 39 AD). Mint of Tiberias. AE eighth denomination (13mm, 1.69 gm, 12h). TIBE PIAC within wreath / HPWΔOY TETPAPXOY; L ΛΓ (year 33 = 29/30 AD) in fields; palm branch upright. Hendin 1206. TJC 82. AJC II 242,8. RPC 4925. Good Very Fine.

Herod Antipas (4 BC - 39 AD). Mint of Tiberias. Full denomination. AE (24mm, 10.79 gm, 12h). TIBE PIAC within wreath / HPWΔΟΥ TETPAPXOY; L ΛΔ (year 34 = 30/31 AD) in fields; palm branch upright. Hendin 1207. TJC 222, 9. AJC II 242, 9. Slightly rough. Good Very Fine.

Herod Antipas (4 BC - 39 AD). Mint of Tiberias. AE half denomination (20mm, 6.46 gm, 12h). TIBE PIAC within wreath / HPWΔΟΥ TETPAPXOY; L ΛΔ (year 34 = 30/31 AD) in fields; palm branch upright. Hendin 1208. TJC 83. AJC II 242,10. RPC 4927. Extremely Fine.

Herod Antipas (4 BC - 39 AD). Mint of Tiberias. AE half denomination (18mm, 5.14 gm, 12h). TIBE PIAC within wreath / [HPW]ΔΟΥ TETPAPX[OY]; L ΛZ (year 37 = 33/34 AD) in fields; palm branch upright. Hendin 1212. TJC 88. AJC II 242,14. RPC 4931. Very Fine.

Herod Antipas (4 BC - 39 AD). Mint of Tiberias. AE full denomination (25mm, 14.92 gm, 12h). ΓAIΩ KAICAP ΓEΡMA NIKΩ (for Gaius Caesar Germanicus) within wreath / HPWΔHC TETPAPXHC (Herod the Tetrarch); ETO CMΓ (year 43 = 39/40 AD) in fields; seven-branched palm tree with two date clusters. Hendin 1215. TJC 91. AJC II 243,17. RPC 4934. Rare. Good Very Fine.

Herod Antipas (4 BC - 39 AD). Mint of Tiberias. AE half denomination (19mm, 7.33gm, 12h). ΓΑΙΩ ΚΑΙCAP ΓΕΡΜΑ ΝΙΚΩ within wreath / [HPW]ΔHC TETPAPXHC; L MΓ (year 43 = 39/40 AD) in fields; palm branch upright. Hendin 1216. TJC 92. AJC II 243,18. RPC 4935. Very rare. Very Fine.

Herod Antipas (4 BC - 39 AD). Mint of Tiberias. AE (15mm, 3.17 gm, 12h). ΓΑΙΩ ΚΑΙ CAP (for Gaius Caesar) within wreath / HPΩΔHC TETPAPXHC; L MΓ in fields; bunch of dates. Hendin 1217. TJC 93. AJC II 243,19. RPC 4936. Samuels 52 (this coin). Good Very Fine.

Herod Philip (4 BC - 34 AD). Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE (24mm, 8.50 gm, 12h). KAIC[AP] CEBACTOY (of Caesar Augustus); bare head of Augustus to r. / ΦΙΛΙΠ[ΠΟΥ ΤΕΤΡΑΡΧΟΥ] (of Philip the Tetrarch); LE (year 5 = 1 / 2 AD) in fields; bare head of Herod Philip r. Hendin 1219. TJC 95. AJC II 244, 1P. RPC 4938. Samuels 53 (this coin). Extremely rare. Fine-Very Fine.

Ex. Maltiel-Gerstenfeld collection.

Herod Philip (4 BC - 34 AD). Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE (18mm, 5.08 gm, 1h). ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ [ΤΕΤΡΑΡΧΟΥ] (of Philip the Tetrarch); LE (year 5 = 1/2 AD) in fields; bare head of Herod Philip to r. / CEBAC [KAIC]AP (Augustus Caesar); the Augusteum of Paneas (shown as a tetrastyle temple) on high platform, lily in pediment. Hendin 1220. TJC 228,96. AJC II 244,2. Samuels 54 (this coin). Extremely rare and of extraordinary quality. About Extremely Fine.

Herod Philip (4 BC - 34 AD). Mint of Paneas. AE (21mm, 9.57 gm, 12h). KAIC[A]PI [CE]BACTΩ (for Caesar Augustus); laureate head of Augustus to r. / ΦΙΛΙΠ[ΠΟΥ] ΤΕΤΡ[ΑΡΧΟΥ]; LIB (year 12 = 8/9 AD) between columns of the Augusteum of Paneas with stairs leading to it, dot in pediment. Hendin 1221. TJC 97. AJC II 244,3. RPC 4941. Rare. About Extremely Fine/Extremely Fine.

Herod Philip (4 BC - 34 AD). Mint of Paneas. AE (24mm, 9.55 gm, 12h). KA[ICAPI] CEBACTΩ (for Caesar Augustus); laureate head of Augustus to r. / ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ ΤΕΤΡΑΡΧΟΥ; LIB (year 12 = 8/9 AD) (reverse legend is retrograde) between columns of the Augusteum of Paneas with stairs leading to it, dot in pediment. Hendin 1221a. TJC 97b. AJC II 244,3b. RPC 4940. Rare. Very Fine.

Herod Philip (4 BC - 34 AD). Mint of Paneas. AE (19mm, 6.37 gm, 12h). [KA]ICA[PI] CEBACTΩ (for Caesar Augustus); laureate head of Augustus to l. / ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ ΤΕΤΡ (of Philip the Tetrarch); LIB (year 12 = 8/9 AD) between columns of the Augusteum of Paneas, floral design in pediment. Hendin 1222. TJC 98. AJC II 244,4. Samuels 55 (this coin). Rare. Very Fine.

Herod Philip (4 BC - 34 AD). Mint of Paneas. AE (5.40 gm, 12h). TIB KAICAPI ΣΕΒΑΣ (for Tib[erius] Caesar Augustus); laureate head of Tiberius to r., countermark Φ on neck / ΦΙΛΙΠΟΥ ΤΕΤΡΑΧΟΥ; L IΘ (year 19 = 15/16 AD) between columns of the Augusteum of Paneas, no podium, staircase below, dot in pediment. Hendin 1224a. TJC 101c. AJC II 244,7c. RPC 4934. About Very Fine.

Herod Philip (4 BC - 34 AD). Mint of Paneas AE (15mm, 3.52 gm, 12h). Laureate head of Tiberius to r., no inscription / ΕΠΙ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ ΤΕΤ[ΡΑΡΧΟΥ] (in the time of Philip the tetrarch); LΛ (year 30) between columns of the Augusteum of Paneas on low platform, dot in pediment. Hendin 1226. TJC 103. AJC II 245,9. RPC 4945. Very rare. Very Fine.

Herod Philip (4 BC - 34 AD). Mint of Paneas. AE (23mm, 7.83 gm, 12h). [ΣΕΒΑΣΤWИ] (of the Augusti); jugate heads of Tiberius and Livia to r. / ΕΠΙ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ [ΤΕΤΡΑΡ]ΧΟΥ (in the time of Herod the Tetrarch); the Augusteum of Paneas on high platform with round design in center. Hendin 1229. TJC 100. AJC II 248, 6. RPC 4951. About Very Fine/Very Fine.

Herod Philip (4 BC - 34 AD). Mint of Paneas. AE (20mm, 6.94 gm, 1h). TIBEPIOΥ [ΣEBAΣTO]Σ KAIΣAP; laureate head of Tiberius to r., laurel branch in r. field / ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ ΤΕΤΡΑΡΧΟΥ ΚΤΙΣ (of the founder, Philip the tetrarch); L Λ Δ (year 34 = 30/31 AD) between columns of the Augusteum of Paneas, small inverted triangle on pediment. Hendin 1230. TJC 106. AJC II 246,12. RPC 4948. Rough surfaces. Very Fine.

Herod Philip (4 BC - 34 AD). Mint of Paneas. AE (19mm, 6.47 gm, 12h). [TIBEPIOC CEBA]CTOC KAICAP., laureate head of Tiberius to r., laurel branch in r. field / [Ε]ΠΙ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ ΤΕΤΡΑΡΧΟΥ; L Λ Ζ (year 37 = 33/34 AD) between columns of the Augusteum of Paneas on low platform, small inverted triangle in pediment. Hendin 1233. TJC 109. AJC II 246,14. RPC 4952. Good Very Fine.

Herod Philip (4 BC - 34 AD). Mint of Paneas. AE (13mm, 3.50 gm, 12h). IΟ[ΥΛΙΑ CEBACTH]; draped bust of Livia to r. / ΚΑΡΠΟΦ[ΟΡΟC] (fruit-bearing); L ΛΖ (year 37 = 33/34 AD) in fields; hand holds three ears of grain. Hendin 1234. TJC 110. AJC II -. Samuels 57 (this coin). Very rare. Good fine.

Herod Philip (4 BC - 34 AD). Mint of Paneas. AE (12mm, 1.34 gm, 12h). ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ; bare head of Herod Philip to r. / L Λ Ζ (year 37 = 33/34 AD) within wreath. Hendin 1235. TJC 111. AJC II 246,13 BER. RPC 4953. Samuels 56 (this coin). Rare. About Very Fine/Very Fine.

A lovely example of this small coin portrait coin of Herod Philip which, remarkably, has full legends.

Agrippa I (37 - 44 AD). Mint of Caesarea Maritima. AE (21mm, 10.25 gm, 12h). BA[CΙΛ]Ε[ΩC] ΑΓΡΙΠΠΑC (of King Agrippa); diademed head Agrippa I to r. / ΑΓ[ΡΙΠΠΑ ΥΙ]ΟΥ ΒΑCIΛΕΩC (Agrippa, son of the king); Agrippa II rides horse r., LB (year 2 = 37/38 AD) beneath horse. Hendin 1237. TJC 113 (this coin). AJC II 247,1 (this coin). RPC 4974. Samuels 58 (this coin). Very rare. Very Fine.

Ex. Superior 5-12-1991 (Bromberg Collection), lot 40.

Agrippa I (37 - 44 AD). Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE (19mm, 7.67 gm, 12h). BACΙΛΕΩC ΑΓΡΙΠΠΑC (of King Agrippa); diademed head Agrippa I to r. / [ΑΓΡΙΠΠΑ ΥΙΟΥ ΒΑCIΛ]ΕΩC (Agrippa, son of the king); Agrippa II rides horse r., LB (year 2 = 37/38 AD) beneath horse. Hendin 1237. TJC 239,113. AJC II 247,1. RPC 4974/3. Nice portrait, extremely rare. Good Fine.

Agrippa I (37 - 44 AD). Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE (24mm, 11.98 gm, 12h). ΓAIΩ KAIΣAPI ΣEBAΣTΩ ΓEPMANIKΩ (for Gaius Caesar Augustus Germanicus); laureate head of Caligula to l. / [NOMIΣ BAΣIΛEΩΣ] AΓPIΠΠA (money of King Agrippa), LE (year 5 = 40/41 AD) in exergue; Germanicus stands in triumphal quadriga r. Hendin 1240. TJC 230-1,116. AJC II 2 (inscription incorrect). RPC 4976. Extraordinary portrait of Caligula. About Extremely Fine.

Agrippa I (37 - 44 AD). Mint of Caesarea Maritima. AE (18mm, 11.98 gm, 12h). [ΚΑΙΣΩΝΙΑ ΓΥΝΗ ΣΕ]ΒΑΣΤΟΥ (Caesonia, wife of Augustus); head of Caesonia to l. / ΔΡΟΥΣΙΛΛΗ [ΘΥΓΑΤΡΙ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΥ] (for Drusilla the daughter of Augustus); LE (year 5 = 40/41 AD) in l. field; Drusilla (daughter of Caligula) stands l. with a branch over her shoulder, holding a small Victory. Hendin 1241. TJC 117. AJC II 247,3. RPC 4778. Samuels 60 (this coin). Very rare. Very Fine plus.

Agrippa I (37 - 44 AD). Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE (16mm, 3.06 gm, 12h). [BAΣIΛΕYΣ] ΑΓΡΙΠΠΑ, diademed, draped bust of Agrippa to r. / BAΣΙΛ[ΙΣΣΗΣ ΚΥΠΡΟΣ] (of Queen Cypros); LE (year 5 = 40/41 AD) in l. field; veiled Cypros (wife of Agrippa) stands front, holding long scepter in her l. hand and object in her raised r. hand. Hendin 1242. TJC 118. AJC II 248,7. RPC 4978. Samuels 61 (this coin). One of very few known examples. Fine.

Agrippa I (37-44 AD), for Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE (15mm, 2.75 gm, 12h). [ΑΓΡΙΠΠΑ ΥΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΓΡΙΠΠΑ] (Agrippa, son of King Agrippa); LE (year 5 = 40/41 AD) in field l.; bare bust of young Agrippa II to l. / [BAΣ ΑΓΡΙΠΠΑ ΦΙΛOKAIΣAP] (King Agrippa, friend of Caesar); double cornucopias crossed at bases. Hendin 1243. TJC 119. AJC II 247,4. RPC 1243. RPC 4979. Extremely rare. About Fine.

Agrippa I (37 - 44 AD). Mint of Caesarea Maritima. AE (25 X 28mm, 17.74 gm, 2h). [TIBEPIOΣ KAICAP] ΣEBAΣTOΣ ΓEP[M] (Tiberius Caesar Augustus Germanicus); laureate bust of Caligula to r. oval countermark with head r. on chin / [BAΣIΛΕ]ΥΣ MEΓΑΣ ΑΓΡΙΠΠΑΣ ΦΙΛΟ (the Great King Agrippa, friend of [Caesar]); distyle temple, LZ (year 7 = 42/43 AD) in pediment, within temple, two figures stand facing each other and hold circular objects (pateras?), below, figure kneels l., in center, torso holds another object. Hendin 1245. TJC 121b. AJC II 248, 8a. RPC 4983/7. Rough surfaces. Very Rare. Very Fine/Fine.

Agrippa I (37 - 44 AD). Mint of Caesarea Maritima. AE (21mm, 7.99 gm, 12h). BAΣIΛΕΥΣ MEΓΑΣ ΑΓΡΙΠΠΑΣ ΦΙΛΟ[ΚΑΙΣAP] (the Great King Agrippa, friend of Caesar); diademed, draped bust of Agrippa I to r. / KAIΣAPIA H [ΠΡΟΣ TΩ ΣEBAΣTΩ Λ]ΙMHN (Caesarea, which is by the port of Sebastos); LZ (year 7 = 42/43 AD) in r. field; Tyche stands l., her r. hand on rudder and her l. holds palm branch. Hendin 1246. TJC 232,122. AJC II 248,6. RPC 4985. About Very Fine.

Agrippa I (37 - 44 AD). Mint of Caesarea Maritima. AE (20mm, 7.83 gm, 12h). BAΣIΛΕΥΣ MEΓΑΣ [ΑΓΡΙΠΠΑΣ] ΦΙΛΟΚΑΙΣAP (the Great King Agrippa, friend of Caesar); diademed, draped bust of Agrippa I to r. / KAIΣAPI[A H ΠΡΟΣ TΩ] ΣEBAΣTΩ Λ[ΙMHNI] (Caesarea, which is by the port of Sebastos); LZ (year 7 = 42/43 AD) in r. field; Tyche stands l., her r. hand on rudder and her l. holds palm branch. Hendin 1246. TJC 122. AJC II 248,6. RPC 4985. Samuels 64 (this coin). Very Rare. Very Fine.

Agrippa I (37 - 44 AD). Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE (18mm, 4.71 gm, 12h). AΓPIΠ[ΠOY YIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ] (of Agrippa, son of the King); bust of young Agrippa II to l. / Inverted anchor, LZ (year 7 = 42/43 AD) in fields. Hendin 1247. TJC 123. AJC II 250,4 (misattributed). RPC 4987. Samuels 65 (this coin). Rough surfaces. Good Fine.

Once attributed to Agrippa II, the correct identity of this extremely rare coin was explained by Robert Deutsch INJ (1986-87): 36-37.

Agrippa I (37 - 44 AD). Mint of Caesarea Maritima. AE (28mm, 20.36 gm, 1h). TIBEPIOΣ KΛAYΔ KAICAP ΣEB[AΣTOΣ ΓEPM] (Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus); laureate bust of Claudius to r. / BAΣIΛΕΥΣ MEΓΑΣ ΑΓΡΙΠΠΑΣ ΦΙΛΟ (the Great King Agrippa, friend of Caesar); distyle temple, LH (year 8 = 43/44 AD) in pediment, within temple, two figures stand facing each other and hold circular objects (pateras?), below, figure kneels l., in center, torso holds another object. TJC 232,125. AJC II 249,10. RPC 4984. Hendin 1249. Samuels 66 (this coin). Very rare and of extraordinary quality. Good Very Fine.

The word KΛAYΔ, a part of the emperor's name, is not shown in other examples of this coin type published in the major references.

Agrippa I (37 - 44 AD). Mint of Caesarea Maritima. (25mm, 14.19 gm, 1h). [TIBEPIOΣ KΛAYΔ KAICAP] ΣEBAΣTOΣ ΓEPM (Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus); laureate bust of Claudius to r. / BAΣIΛΕΥΣ MEΓΑΣ [ΑΓΡΙΠΠΑ]Σ ΦΙΛΟ (the Great King Agrippa, friend of Caesar); distyle temple, LH (year 8 = 43/44 AD) in pediment, within temple, two figures stand facing each other and hold circular objects (pateras?), below, figure kneels l., in center, torso holds another object. Hendin 1249. TJC 232,125. AJC II 249,10. RPC 4984. Nice for issue. Very Fine.

Herod of Chalcis (41 - 48 AD). AE (25mm, 12.66 gm, 12h). BAΣIΛΕY[Σ] ΗΡΩΔ[ΗΣ ΦΙΛΟΚΛΑΥΔΙΟΣ] (King Herod, friend of Claudius); diademed bust of Herod of Chalcis to r. / KΛAYΔI ΩKAIΣA PI ΣEBAΣ TΩ ETΓ (for Claudius Caesar Augustus, year 3 = 43/4 AD); within a circle and wreath. Hendin 1252. TJC 362. AJC II 280,1. RPC 4778. Samuels 67 (this coin). A spectacular specimen, surely among the finest known of this ruler. About Extremely Fine/Extremely Fine.

Ex. Superior 9-12-1989 (Heifitz Collection Part II), 2811.

Herod of Chalcis (sometimes called Herod III) was the grandson of Herod the Great and younger brother of Herod Agrippa I. At Agrippa's request, Claudius granted him the kingship of Chalcis in Coele-Syria, a land not predominantly inhabited by Jews. Despite this Herod of Chalcis showed a keen interest in the affairs of his Jewish brethren. Josephus reports that he "asked Claudius to give him authority over the Temple and holy vessels and the selection of the high priests, all of which he obtained." Upon his death in 48 CE, Chalcis was inherited by Agrippa II.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD) under Claudius. Pre-Royal series. AE (23mm, 12.81 gm, 12h). Mint of Caesarea Paneas. [TI CLAVDI]VS CAESAR AVG PM [TR P IMP PP]; laureate head of Claudius to l. / [ANTONIA] BRITANNICVS OCTAVIA; Brittanicus flanked by Antonia, on l., and Octavia (the three children of Claudius), each holds a cornucopia. Hendin 1259. TJC 350. AJC II. Supp. IX,1. RPC I 4842. Samuels 208 (this coin). Obverse fields rough, reverse fields smoothed. Fine/Very Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Pre-Royal series. Mint of Tiberias. AE (19mm, 6.40 gm, 12h). TIBE PIAC (Tiberias) within a wreath / KΛAYΔIOY [KAICA]POC (of Claudius Caesar); L IΓ (year 13 = 53/54 AD) in fields; palm branch upright. Hendin 1266. TJC 347. AJC II 279,5. RPC 4851. Very Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Pre-Royal series. Mint of Tiberias. AE (14mm, 3.09 gm, 12h). TIBE PIAC (Tiberias) within a wreath / KΛAYΔIOY KAICAPOC (of Claudius Caesar); L IΓ (year 13 = 53/54 AD) in fields; palm branch upright. Hendin 1268. TJC 349. AJC II 279,7. RPC 4853. Samuels 68 (this coin). Good Very Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Pre-Royal series. Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE (20mm, 5.08 gm, 12h). DIVA POPPAEA AVG; distyle temple, female figure seated l. within / DIVA C[LAVD] NER F; round hexastyle temple, female figure stands l. within, holds cornucopia. Hendin 1270. TJC 354. AJC II -. RPC 4846. Very Fine.

This is the only coin issued in the name of Claudia, Nero's daughter who died in infancy in 63 AD.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Pre-Royal series. Mint of Caesarea Maritima. AE (21mm, 6.96 gm, 12h). [NEP]ΩNOC CEBACTOY KAICAPO[C] (Nero Caesar Augustus); laureate, draped bust Nero to r. / AΓPIΠΠEINHC CEBACTHC (of Agrippina Augusta); draped Agrippina II bust to l. Hendin 1272. TJC 360. AJC II -. RPC 4861. Excellent style. Good Very Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE (24mm, 12.66 gm, 12h). ΝΕΡΩΝ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟ (of Nero Caesar Augustus); laureate bust of Nero to r., lituus in front of face / EΠΙ ΒΑCIΛΕ ΑΓΡΙΠΠ ΝΕΡΩ ΝΙΕ (in the time of King Agrippa, Neronias); within a circle and wreath. Hendin 1273. TJC 129. AJC II 250,1. RPC 4988. Dark patina, earthen highlights. Good Very Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE (18mm, 6.40 gm, 12h). [ΝΕΡΩΝ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ] ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟ (of Nero Caesar Augustus); laureate bust of Nero to r., lituus in front of face / EΠΙ ΒΑCIΛΕ ΑΓΡΙΠΠ ΝΕΡΩ ΝΙΕ (in the time of King Agrippa, Neronias); within a circle and wreath. Hendin 1273. TJC 129. AJC II 250,1. RPC 4988. Rough surfaces. Very Fine.

This coin and the following two coins were issued to commemorate Agrippa's re-founding of Caesarea Paneas as Neronias. It was once believed that the IE in the reverse legend referred to a date, but this is not correct, instead it is part of NIE, the abbreviation for the name of the mint city Neronias.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE (15mm, 3.64 gm, 12h). ΝΕΡΩΝ [ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΣΕΒΑ]ΣΤΟ (of Nero Caesar Augustus); laureate bust of Nero to r., lituus in front of face / EΠΙ ΒΑCIΛΕ ΑΓΡΙΠΠ ΝΕΡΩ ΝΙΕ (in the time of King Agrippa, Neronias); within a circle and wreath. Hendin 1274. TJC 130. AJC II 250,2. RPC 4989. Uncleaned. Very Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Sepphoris. AE (24mm, 11.97 gm, 12h). ΕΠΙ ΟΥΕCΠΑCIAN[OΥ ΕΙΡΗΝ]ΟΠΟΛΙ ΝΕΡΩΝΙΑ CEPΠΦ (in the time of Vespasian, in Irenopolis-Neronias-Sepphoris); two cornucopias crossed, caduceus between them / LΔΙ ΝΕΡΩΝ ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟΥ ΚΑΙCAPO C (year 14 of Nero Claudius Caesar = 67/68 AD) within circle and wreath. Hendin 1276. TJC 127. AJC II 279,8. RPC 4849. Samuels 225 (this coin). A splendid example. Natural green patina. About Extremely Fine.

A remarkable coin type struck at the beginning of the Jewish War (66/67-70/71 AD) proclaiming Sepphoris as an "Irenopolis" or city of peace, and also mentioning Vespasian some two years prior to his being named Emperor. This coin thus supports Josephus and Rabbinic writings which state that the Jews of Sepphoris did not support their fellow Jews during the Jewish War. It further supports Rabbinic stories that various Jews predicted Vespasian's future rise to emperor.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Sepphoris. AE (20mm, 7.08 gm, 6h). ΕΠΙ ΟΥΕCΠΑCIANOΥ ΕΙΡΗΝΟΠΟΛΙ ΝΕΡΩΝΙΑC CEΠΦΩΡ; large SC / LΔΙ ΝΕΡΩΝ ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟΥ ΚΑΙCAPO C (year 14 of Nero Claudius Caesar = 67/68 AD) within circle and wreath. Hendin 1277. TJC 128. AJC II 279,9. RPC 4850. Very Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE (13mm, 1.61 gm, 12h). BACIΛIEΩC MAPKOY AΓPIΠΠOY (of King Marcus Agrippa); hand r., holding ears of barley and fruit / ETOYC AI TOY (year 11) surrounding monogram, a combination of K for KAI with a horizontal R (year 6), all within diadem (struck 60/61 AD). Hendin 1279. TJC 133. AJC II 248, 6 (misattributed). RPC 4992. Samuels 69 (this coin). Extremely rare and among the best of only a few examples. Good Very Fine.

Agrippa II's Flavian coinage was dated according to two probable eras, beginning in 49 and 60 AD, as explained by Kushnir-Stein (2002). This coin type is struck according to the era beginning in 49, and also a third "minor" era, which apparently began in 54 AD. This era is only known because of this and a second double-dated type. The reverse inscription of this coin can be read as "Caesar, year 11 which is also year 6" or 60/61 AD.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Tiberias. AE (18.5mm, 5.66 gm, 12h). BA ΑΓΡΙΠΑ ΝΙΚ CEB (King Agrippa, victory of Augustus); ET IE (year 15 = 69/70 AD) across fields; palm branch upright / TIBE PIAC within a wreath. Hendin 1280. TJC 134. RPC 2242. Very Rare. Extremely Fine.

It has also been suggested that this coin might have been struck according to an era beginning in 60 AD, and thus dating to 74/75. In the first case, the coin would have been struck just after the Jewish War ended, and, in the second case, it would have been struck in the year after the absolute end of the war when Masada fell in 73 AD. In either case, the iconography, reflecting both the coins of Herod Antipas and the pre-royal issues of Agrippa II struck in Tiberias, suggests that this is a reference to the victory of Agrippa II's Roman allies in the Jewish War.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE (27mm, 17.85 gm, 12h). ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ ΟΥΕCΠΑ[CI KAICAP CE]BACTΩ (for Emperor Vespasian Caesar Augustus); laureate bust of Vespasian to r. / ΕΤΟΥ ΚS BA ΑΓΡΙ ΠΠΑ (year 26, King Agrippa = 74/75 AD) in fields; Tyche-Demeter stands l. wearing kalathos, holding grain ears in r. hand and cornucopia in l., crescent in upper left field. Hendin 1282 (no crescent). TJC 158a. AJC II 259,30a. Very Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE (29mm, 19.77 gm, 12h). ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ ΟΥΕCΠΑ[CI KAIC]AP CEBACTΩ (for Emperor Vespasian Caesar Augustus); laureate bust of Vespasian to r. / ΕΤΟΥ [ΚS BA] ΑΓΡΙ ΠΠΑ (year 26, King Agrippa = 74/75 AD); Tyche-Demeter stands l. wearing kalathos, holding grain ears in r. hand and cornucopia in l. Hendin 1283. TJC 159. AJC II 254,31. Samuels 74 (this coin). Unusually large and heavy planchet for this type. Very Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE (24mm, 19.77 gm, 12h). ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΤΙΤΟC KAICAP CEBAC (Emperor Titus Caesar Augustus); laureate bust of Titus to r. / ΕΤΟ ΚS BA ΑΓΡΙ ΠΠΑ (year 26, King Agrippa = 74/74 AD) across fields; Nike-Victory advances r., holds wreath in r. hand and palm branch over shoulder in l., star in upper r. field. Hendin 1284a. TJC 160a. AJC II 254-5,32. Samuels 76 (this coin). About Extremely Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE (29 X 31mm, 19.37 gm, 12h). [ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ ΚΑΙCAP] TITOC KAICAP ΔΟΜIΤΙΑΝΟC (Emperors Caesar Titus and Domitian); confronted laureate busts of Titus on l. and Domitian on r. / BACIΛΕΩC AΓΡΙΠΠΑ [ΕΤΟΥC] KZ (year 27 = 75/76 AD); Pan walks l., playing pipes (syrinx) held in r. hand and holds pedum over l. shoulder, tree trunk on r., small crescent in upper l. field. Hendin 1286. TJC 238, 168 (this coin). AJC II 256, 41 (this coin). Maltiel-Gerstenfeld 184 (this coin). Surely among the best known examples of this great rarity. Dark green patina with earthen fields. Minor roughness, otherwise Good Very Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE medallion (34mm, 25.21 gm, 12h). ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ ΟΥΕCΠΑ[CIANΩ KAICA]PI CEBACTΩ (for Emperor Vespasian Caesar Augustus); laureate, slightly draped bust of Vespasian to r. / BACIΛΕΩC AΓΡΙΠΠΑ-ΕΤΟΥC KZ (of King Agrippa, year 27 = 75/76 AD); Tyche-Fortuna stands l. in military dress, holding cornucopia and rudder stemming from globe, small star in upper l. field. Hendin 1287 (description printed in error). TJC 167. AJC II 256,39. RPC 2282v. Extremely rare. Very Fine.

This medallion was struck in the second year of Agrippa II's Flavian mint at Caesarea Paneas.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE (30mm, 17.14 gm, 12h). ΑΥ[ΤΟΚΡΑ Ο]ΥΕCΠΑCI KAICAP CEBACTΩ (for Emperor Vespasian Caesar Augustus); laureate bust of Vespasian to r. / ΕΤΟΥ ΚZ BA ΑΓΡΙ ΠΠΑ (year 27, King Agrippa = 75/76 AD) across fields; Tyche-Demeter stands l. wearing kalathos, holding grain ears in r. hand and cornucopia in l. Hendin 1288. TJC 166. AJC II 256,38. RPC 2285. Good Very Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE (19mm, 5.51 gm, 12h). ΔΟΜΙΤIAN ΚΑΙCAP (Domitian Caesar); laureate bust of Domitian to r. / ΕΤΟ ΚZ BA ΑΓΡΙΠΠΑ (year 27, King Agrippa = 75/76 AD); Nike-Victory stands r., l. foot on helmet, writes on shield which rests on her l. knee; star in upper r. Hendin 1290. TJC 170. AJC II 256,42. RPC 2286. Good Very Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE (17mm, 4.23 gm, 12h). ΔΟΜΙΤIANOC ΚΑΙCAP (Domitian Caesar); laureate, draped, and cuirsassed bust of Domitian to r. / ΑΓΡΙΠΠΑ ΕΤΟ ΚZ (King Agrippa, year 27); double cornucopias crossed at base, BA between them. Hendin 1291. TJC 171. AJC II 256,43. RPC 2287. Rare. Uncleaned Very Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE (27mm, 17.12 gm, 12h). ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ ΟΥΕ[CΠΑ]CI KAICAPI CEBACTΩ (for Emperor Vespasian Caesar Augustus); laureate bust of Vespasian to r. / ΕΤΟΥ ΚΘ ΒΑ ΑΓΡΙ ΠΠΑ (year 29, King Agrippa = 77/78 AD) across fields; Tyche-Demeter stands l. wearing kalathos, holding grain ears in r. hand and cornucopia in l. Hendin 1292. TJC 172. AJC II 257,44. RPC 2288. Samuels 78 (this coin). Very Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE (25mm, 10.00 gm, 12h). ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΤΙΤOC KAICAP CEBA[CTΩ] (for Emperor Titus Caesar Augustus); laureate, bust of Titus to r. / ΕΤ ΚΘ ΒΑ ΑΓΡΙΠΠΑ (year 29, King Agrippa = 77/78 AD) across fields; Nike-Victory advances r., holds wreath in r. hand and palm branch over shoulder in l. Hendin 1293. TJC 173a. AJC II 245,45a. RPC 2291. Very Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE (20mm, 7.16 gm, 12h). ΔΟΜΙΤIANOC ΚΑΙCAP (Domitian Caesar); laureate, draped and cuirassed bust Domitian to r. / ΕΤΟΥ ΚΘ ΒΑ ΑΓΡΙΠΠΑ (year 29, King Agrippa); Nike-Victory stands r., l. foot on helmet, writes on shield which rests on her l. knee. Hendin 1294. TJC 175. AJC II 257,48. RPC 2292. Very Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE (27mm, 14.77 gm, 12h). ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ ΔΟΜΙΤΙΑ ΚΑΙCAΡ Α ΓΕΡΜΑΝΙ (Emperor Domitian Caesar Germanicus); laureate bust Domitian to r. / ΕΤΟΥ ΕΛ Β[Α] ΑΓΡΙ ΠΠ[Α] (year 35, King Agrippa = 83/84 AD) across fields; Tyche-Demeter stands l. wearing kalathos, holding grain ears in r. hand and cornucopia in l. Hendin 1298. TJC 159. AJC II 258,53. RPC 2296. Good Very Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE (14mm, 3.03g gm, 6h). ΑΥΤΟ ΔΟΜΙΤ (Emperor Domitian); laureate bust of Domitian to r. / ΒΑ ΑΓP ΕΤ ΕΛ (King Agrippa, year 35 = 83/84 AD) within wreath. Hendin 1300. TJC 182. AJC II 258,56. RPC 2299. Very Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Maritima. AE (30mm, 13.48 gm, 12h). ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ [ΟΥΕCΠΑCI KAIC]API CEBACTΩ (for Emperor Vespasian Caesar Augustus); laureate bust of Vespasian to r. / ΕΤΔΙ ΒΑ ΑΓΡΙΠΠΑ (year 14, King Agrippa = 73/74 AD) across fields; Tyche-Demeter stands l. wearing kalathos, holding grain ears in r. hand and cornucopia in l., star in top l. field. Hendin 1301. TJC 135. AJC II 251, 7. RPC 2243. Very Fine plus/Very Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Maritima. AE (24mm, 13.13 gm, 1h). AYTOKP TITOC KAICAP CEBAC (Emperor Titus Caesar Augustus); laureate bust of Titus to r. / LΙΔ ΒΑCI ΑΓΡ ΙΠΠ (year 14 [= 73/74 AD] of King Agrippa) across fields; Nike-Victory advances r., holding wreath in r. hand and palm branch over shoulder in l. Hendin 1303. TJC 234,138. AJC II 251,8. Samuels 71 (this coin). Good Very Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Maritima. AE (25mm, 11.28 gm, 12h). AYTOKP TITOC KAICAP CEBAC (Emperor Titus Caesar Augustus); laureate bust of Titus to r. / [ET] HI BA [ΑΓ]Ρ ΙΠΠΑ (year 18, King Agrippa = 77/78 AD) across fields; Nike-Victory advances r., holding wreath in r. hand and palm branch over shoulder in l. Hendin 1308. TJC 143. AJC II 252,15. RPC 2255. Good Very Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Maritima. AE (25mm, 13.30 gm, 11h). [AYT]OKP TITOC KAICAP CEB[AC] (Emperor Titus Caesar Augustus); laureate bust of Titus wearing paludamentum and cuirass to r. / ET HI BA ΑΓΡ ΙΠΠΑ (year 18, King Agrippa = 77/78 AD) across fields; Nike-Victory advances r., holding wreath in r. hand and palm branch over shoulder in l. Hendin 1308v. TJC 143v. AJC II 252,15v. RPC 2255v. Pitted, Good Fine.

The cuirassed bust of Titus is not published for this date.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Maritima. AE (19mm, 6.13 gm, 12h). ΑΥΤ[ΟΚ ΤΙΤΟC KAIC CEBACT]OC (Emperor Titus Caesar Augustus); laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Titus to r. / EΤΟ ΙΘ ΒΑ ΑΓΡ ΙΠΠΑ (year 19 ,King Agrippa = 78/79 AD) above galley with oars sailing l. Hendin 1311. TJC 146. AJC II 253,18. RPC 2258. Very Fine.

This coin and the two that follow it were likely struck to commemorate the voyage of Agrippa and his sister Berenice from Caesarea to Rome, where they hoped and expected that Titus would choose her as his wife. The Roman Senate harbored lingering, negative memories of the role of another oriental princess, Cleopatra VII, and did not permit the marriage. In the words of Suetonius (Titus, 7) "He [Titus] sent Queen Berenice away from Rome, which was painful for both of them."

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Maritima. AE (17mm, 4.69 gm, 12h). ΔΟΜΙ[ΤΙΑΝΟC ΚΑΙ]CAP (Domitian Caesar); laureate bust of Domitian to r. / ΕΤΟ ΙΘ ΒΑ Α ΓΡΙΠΠ (year 19, King Agrippa = 78/79 AD) above galley with oars sailing l. Hendin 1312. TJC 148. AJC II 253,20. RPC 2260. Extremely Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Maritima. AE (12mm, 2.30 gm, 12h). CEBACTH (Augusta); Veiled head of Berenice, sister of Agrippa II, to r. / LΙΘ ΒΑ (year 19 = 78/79 AD) in fields, inverted anchor. Hendin 1314. TJC 149. AJC II 253,21. RPC 2261. Very Fine.

The portrait on this coin is often suggested to be Livia, but Maltiel-Gerstenfeld (1980) credibly argued that it was intended as a portrait of Berenice and was struck in anticipation of her forthcoming marriage to Titus and her elevation to the status of CEBACTH (Augusta).

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Maritima. AE (24mm, 9.52 gm, 12h). ΔΟΜΕΤ ΚΑΙCAP ΓΕΡΜΑΝΙ (Domitian Caesar Germanicus); laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Domitian to r. / ΕΤΟ ΚΔ ΒΑ ΑΓΡΙ ΠΠΑ (year 24 [84/85 AD], King Agrippa) in fields; Nike-Victory advances r., holding wreath in r. hand and palm branch over shoulder in l. Hendin 1315. TJC 235,150. AJC II 253,22. Samuels 73 (this coin). About Extremely Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Maritima. AE (20mm, 6.48 gm, 12h). ΔΟΜΕΤ ΚΑΙCAP ΓΕΡΜΑΝΙ; laureate bust of Domitian to r. / ΕΤΟ ΚΔ ΒΑ [Α] ΓΡΙΠΠ A (year 24, King Agrippa = 83/84 AD) within wreath. Hendin 1316. TJC 151. AJC II 253,23. RPC 2263. Good Very Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Maritima. AE (15mm, 3.50 gm, 1h). ΔΟΜΕΤ ΚΑ[ΙC ΓΕΡΜΑN] (Domitian Caesar Germanicus); laureate bust of Domitian r. / ET KE ΒΑC AΓΡ ΙΠ (year 25, King Agrippa = 84/85 AD) across fields; eight-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Hendin 1320. TJC 156. AJC II 254,28. RPC 2267. Very Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Maritima. AE (11mm, 1.63 gm, 3h). ΔΟΜΕΤ [ΚΑΙCAP ΓΕΡΜΑΝΙ] (Domitian Caesar Germanicus); laureate bust of Domitian to r. / ΕΤ ΚΕ ΒΑ AΓ (year 25, King Agrippa = 85/86 AD) across fields; cornucopia. Hendin 1322. TJC 157. AJC II 254,29. RPC 2268. Very Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Paneas. AE (25mm, 8.71g gm, 1h). [IMP CAES] DIVI VESP F DOMITIAN [AVG GER COS X]; laureate bust of Domitian r. / SALVTI [EΠI BA AΓPI AVGV]ST (for the health of Augustus in the time of King Agrippa), ET KS (year 26 = 85/86 AD) in fields, SC in exergue; square altar. Hendin 1324. TJC 162. AJC II 255,34. RPC 2270. Very Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Maritima. AE (20mm, 5.31 gm, 12h). IM CA D VES F DOM AV GER COS XII; laureate bust of Domitian to r. / ΕΠΙ ΒΑ ΑΓΡΙ (in the time of King Agrippa); ET KS (year 26 = 85/86 AD) in fields; SC (by decree of the senate) below double cornucopias crossed at base, winged caduceus between. Hendin 1325. TJC 163. AJC II 255,35. RPC 2271. Extremely Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Maritima. AE (18mm, 5.54 gm, 6h). IM CA D VES F DOM AV GER COS XII; laureate bust of Domitian to r. / ΕΠΙ ΒΑ Α[ΓΡΙ] (in the time of King Agrippa); ET K[S] (year 26 = 85/86 AD) in fields; SC (by decree of the senate) below double cornucopias crossed at base, winged caduceus between. Hendin 1325. TJC 163. AJC II 255,35. RPC 2271. About Extremely Fine.

Agrippa II (49/50 - 94/95 AD). Mint of Caesarea Maritima. AE (19mm, 4.42 gm, 6h). IM CA D VES F DOM AV GER COS XII; laureate bust of Domitian to r. / EPI BA AΓPI (in the time of King Agrippa) around large SC (by decree of the senate); ET KS (year 26 = 85/86 AD) in exergue. Hendin 1326. TJC 164. AJC II 255, 36. About Extremely Fine.

It is doubtful whether the Roman Senate actually approved the bronze coins of Agrippa II that carried the SC, as was the case with Roman issues, and as the SC (SENATVS CONSVLTO, by decree of the senate) indicates. Rather, these are likely copied from Roman prototypes and retained the conventional SC from bronze coins of this period. SC was also a common feature of Roman Syria provincial bronze coins struck at Antioch.

Valerius Gratus under Tiberius (15 - 25 AD). AE (15mm, 1.39 gm, 6h). KAI CAP (Caesar) within wreath / TIB (Tiberius) LB (year 2 = 15/16 AD) between horns of crossed double cornucopias. Hendin 1332. TJC 316. AJC II 281,6. RPC 4958. Extremely Fine.

Valerius Gratus under Tiberius (15 - 25 AD). AE (16mm, 1.70 gm, 12h). IOY ΛIA (Julia-Julia Livia, mother of Tiberius) within wreath / LB (year 2 = 15/16 AD) flank upright palm branch. Hendin 1333. TJC 317. AJC II 281,8. RPC 4959. Samuels 136 (this coin). Very Fine.

Valerius Gratus under Tiberius (15 - 25 AD). AE (17mm, 1.94 gm, 6h). IOY Λ[IA] (Julia) above vine leaf and small bunch of grapes / LΔ (year 4 = 17/18 AD) flanks narrow-necked amphora with scroll handles. Hendin 1336. TJC 326. AJC II 282,16. RPC 4953. Very Fine.

Valerius Gratus under Tiberius (15 - 25 AD). AE (16mm, 1.88 gm, 12h). [TIBEPIOC] (Tiberius) above vine leaf on tendril / KAICAP (Caesar) above, LΔ (year 4 = 17/18 AD) flanks kantharos with scroll handles. Hendin 1337. TJC 325. AJC II 282,15. RPC 4952. Very Fine.

Valerius Gratus under Tiberius (15 - 25 AD). AE (15mm, 1.70 gm, 12h). TIB KAI CAP (Tib[erius] Caesar) within wreath tied at base with an X / IOY ΛIA (Julia) and LE (year 5 = 18/19 AD) across fields palm branch curves to r. Hendin 1339. TJC 328. AJC II 282,18. RPC 4965. Very Fine.

Pontius Pilate under Tiberius (26 - 36 AD). AE (16mm, 2.36 gm, 12h). TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC LIΣ (of Tiberius Caesar, year 16 = 29/30 AD); libation ladle (simpulum) / IOYΛIA KAICAPOC (Julia the Queen); three bound ears of grain, the outer two droop. Hendin 1341. TJC 331. AJC II 283,21. RPC 4967. Samuels 137 (this coin). Very Fine.

Pontius Pilate under Tiberius (26 - 36 AD). AE (16mm, 2.53 gm, 12h). LIZ (year 17 = 30/31 AD) within wreath / TIBEPIOY KAICAP (of Tiberius Caesar); lituus. Hendin 1342. TJC 333. AJC II 283,23. RPC 4968. Very Fine.

Pontius Pilate under Tiberius (26 - 36 AD). AE (16mm, 1.62 gm, 3h). LIZ (year 17 = 30/31 AD) within wreath, retrograde / TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC (of Tiberius Caesar); lituus, fully retrograde. Hendin 1342d. TJC 333g. AJC II 283,23g. Irregular issue. Very Fine.

For a full discussion of the irregular bronze coins of Judaea see Hendin (2009).

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AR shekel (24mm, 13.34 gm, 10h). Year 1. LARSy LkS (shekel of Israel); A ([year] 1) above ritual chalice with smooth, wide rim, pellet on either side, the base has pearled ends, circle of dots all around chalice and also outer legend / US¿k M>Säry (Jerusalem [the] holy); staff with three pomegranate buds, round base, circle of dots all around pomegranates and also around outer legend. Hendin 1352. TJC 183 (this coin). AJC II 259,1 (this coin). Samuels 79 (this coin). Good Extremely Fine.

Ex. Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 56.

This is one of two known examples of a prototype design for the first shekel struck by the Jews in the Jewish War. The other known specimen is in the collection of the The Israel Museum, Jerusalem. The type was unknown until the two specimens were discovered in the late 1970s, both struck from the same set of dies. The extreme rarity suggests the issue was very small, perhaps limited to a few trial strikes in the manner of a modern pattern. Both the Shoshana and Israel Museum specimens display similar centering, with the reverse slightly off-center to left, suggesting the moneyers in Jerusalem had not yet perfected their techniques for striking such large silver pieces. While the major elements of the design were retained in the second generation issues, subsequent shekels were greatly simplified, with the inner dotted border removed and the Paleo Hebrew lettering rendered in a much less elaborate style.

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AR shekel (24mm, 14.40 gm, 12h). Year 1. LARSy LkS (shekel of Israel); A ([year] 1 = 66-70 AD) above ritual chalice with wide, smooth rim, pellet on either side, flat base with pearled ends / US¿k M>Säry (Jerusalem [the] holy); staff with three pomegranate buds, round base. Hendin 1353. TJC 184. AJC II 259,2. Samuels 80 (this coin). Good Very Fine.

Nice bold example of the transitional style shekel of the first year.

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AR shekel (25mm, 13.79g gm, 12h). Year 1. LARSy LkS (shekel of Israel); A ([year] 1 = 66-70 AD) above ritual chalice with wide, smooth rim, pellet on either side, flat base with pearled ends / US¿k M>Säry (Jerusalem [the] holy); staff with three pomegranate buds, round base. Hendin 1354. TJC 187. AJC II 259, 3. Extremely Fine.

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AR shekel (24mm, 13.89 gm, 12h). Year 1. LARSy LkS (shekel of Israel); A ([year] 1) above ritual chalice with smooth, wide rim, pellet on either side, the base has pearled ends, circle of dots / US¿k M>Säry (Jerusalem [the] holy); stem with three pomegranates, pearl at base, circle of dots. Hendin 1354. TJC 187. AJC II 259,3 (this coin). About Extremely Fine.

This and the previous lot display a more developed form, with a smaller, more rounded chalice and simplified lettering.

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AR half-shekel (19mm, 6.50 gm, 10 h). Year 1. LkSU yZx (half of a sheqel); A ([year] 1 = 66-70 AD) above ritual chalice with smooth rim, pellet on either side, flat base with pearled ends / US¿k M>Säry (Jerusalem [the] holy); staff with three pomegranate buds, round base. Hendin 1355. TJC 188. AJC II 259,6. Extremely Fine.

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AR half-shekel (20.5mm, 6.50 gm, 10 h). Year 1. LkSU yZx (half of a shekel); A ([year] 1 = 66-70 AD) above ritual chalice with smooth rim, pellet on either side, flat base with pearled ends / US¿k M>Säry(Jerusalem [the] holy); staff with three pomegranate buds, round base. Hendin 1355. TJC 188. AJC II 259,6. Samuels 82 (this coin). Extremely Fine.

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AR quarter-shekel (16mm, 3.13 gm, 9h). Year 1. LkSU CBR (quarter of a shekel); A ([year] 1) above ritual chalice with smooth, wide rim, pellet on either side, the base has pearled ends / US¿k M>Säry (Jerusalem [the] holy); staff with three pomegranate buds, round base. Hendin 1356 (this coin). TJC 186 (this coin). AJC II 260,7 (this coin). Samuels 83 (this coin). One of two known. Choice Very Fine.

Ex. Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 62.

This is the better of two known examples of a quarter-shekel struck during the first year of the Jewish War, 66/67 AD. (The second example, which has a repaired hole, is shown in AJC and TJC, and is located in a private collection in Israel.) Its existence suggests that the original plan was for the rebel Jewish mint in Jerusalem to issue three denominations of silver coins-shekels, half-shekels and quarter-shekels. Possibly because of the difficult circumstances, the quarter shekels were never struck in significant numbers. During the siege of the fourth year of the war (69/70 AD), silver quarter-shekels were once again struck in extremely small numbers (3-4 known example) and, additionally, fiduciary siege money bronze quarter-shekels were also struck.

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AR shekel (24mm, 13.88 gm, 12h). Year 2. LARSy LkS (shekel of Israel); BS (year 2 = 67/68 AD) above ritual chalice with pearled rim, the base is raised by projections on ends / USä¿kU My>Säry (Jerusalem the holy); staff with three pomegranate buds, round base. Hendin 1358. TJC 193. AJC II 260,8. Extremely Fine.

By the second year of the Jewish War, the Jerusalem shekel reached its final form, with the ritual chalice losing the distinctive pellets to either side but gaining a pearled rim and a footed base.

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AR shekel (24mm, 14.20 gm, 12 h). Year 2. LARSy LkS (shekel of Israel); BS (year 2 = 67/68 AD) above ritual chalice with pearled rim, the base is raised by projections on ends / USä¿kU My>Säry (Jerusalem the holy); staff with three pomegranate buds, round base. Hendin 1358. TJC 193. AJC II 260,8. Some horn silver deposits in fields, otherwise good very Fine.

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AR half-shekel (19mm, 7.08 gm, 12h). Year 2. LkSU yZx (half of a shekel); BS (year 2 = 67/68 AD) above ritual chalice with pearled rim, the base is raised by projections on ends. USä¿kU My>Säry (Jerusalem the holy); staff with three pomegranate buds, round base. Hendin 1359. TJC 195. AJC II 260,10. Samuels 85 (this coin). Extremely Fine.

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AE prutah (16mm, 2.43 gm, 6 h). Year 2. MyTS TES (year two = 67/68 AD); amphora with broad rim and two handles / EäYZ TRx (the freedom of Zion); vine leaf on small branch with tendril. Hendin 1360. TJC 196a, AJC II 260,11a. Samuels 86 (this coin). Extremely Fine.

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AE prutah (15mm, 2.10 gm, 6h). Year 2. MyTS TES (year two = 67/68 AD); amphora with broad rim and two handles / EäYZ TRx (the freedom of Zion); vine leaf on small branch with tendril. Hendin 1360b. TJC 196c var. AJC II 261,13c var. Samuels 86 (this coin). Irregular issue. Good Very Fine.

The paleo-Hebrew inscriptions as well as the motifs are blundered with at least partially retrograde legends.

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AR shekel (23mm, 14.18 gm, 12 h). Year 3. LARSy LkS (shekel of Israel); (S (S (year 3 = 68/69 AD) above ritual chalice with pearled rim, the base is raised by projections on ends / USä¿kU My>Säry (Jerusalem the holy); staff with three pomegranate buds, round base. Hendin 1361. TJC 202. AJC II 261,18. Samuels 87 (this coin). Superb.

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AR shekel (24mm, 13.89 gm, 12 h). Year 3. LARSy LkS (shekel of Israel); (S (year 3 = 68/69 AD) above ritual chalice with pearled rim, the base is raised by projections on ends / USä¿kU My>Säry (Jerusalem the holy); staff with three pomegranate buds, round base. Hendin 1361. TJC 202. AJC II 261,18. Superb.

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AR half-shekel (18mm, 6.64 gm, 12 h). Year 3. LkSU yZx (half of a shekel); (S (year 3 = 68/69 AD) above ritual chalice with pearled rim, the base is raised by projections on ends. USä¿kU My>Säry (Jerusalem the holy); staff with three pomegranate buds, round base. Hendin 1362. TJC 203. AJC II 261,19. Extremely Fine.

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AR half-shekel (18mm, 6.49 gm, 12 h). Year 3. LkSU yZx (half of a shekel); (S (year 3 = 68/69) above ritual chalice with pearled rim, the base is raised by projections on ends / USä¿kU My>Säry (Jerusalem the holy); staff with three pomegranate buds, round base. Hendin 1362. TJC 203. AJC II 261,19. Samuels 88 (this coin). Superb.

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AR shekel (23mm, 14.30 gm, 1h). Year 4. LARSy LkS (shekel of Israel); ¿S (year 4 = 69/70 AD) above ritual chalice with pearled rim, the base is raised by projections on ends / USä¿kU My>Säry (Jerusalem the holy); staff with three pomegranate buds, round base. Hendin 1364. TJC 207. AJC II 262,23. Samuels 89 (this coin). Extremely Fine.

Ex. Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg II), 72.

Production of silver coins at the Jerusalem Temple appears to have dropped sharply in the fourth year, when the Jewish War against Rome entered its terminal phase and supplies of precious metal dried up. While the number of recorded specimens for the first three years number in the hundreds, only 40 shekels are known from Year 4. The Shoshana Collection includes three specimens which number among the finest surviving examples, of which two are offered here.

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AR shekel (24mm, 14.27 gm, 12h). Year 4. LARSy LkS (shekel of Israel); ¿S (year 4 = 69/70 AD) above ritual chalice with pearled rim, the base is raised by projections on ends / USä¿kU My>Säry (Jerusalem the holy); staff with three pomegranate buds, round base. Hendin 1364. TJC 207. AJC II 262,23. Samuels 89 (this coin). Extremely Fine.

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AR half shekel (18mm, 6.78 gm, 10h). Year 4. LkSU yZx (half of a shekel); ¿S (year 4) above ritual chalice with pearled rim, the base is raised by projections on ends / USä¿kU My>Säry (Jerusalem the holy); staff with three pomegranate buds, round base. Hendin 1365. TJC 209. AJC 262,25. Samuels 980 (this coin). Very Rare. Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-10-1992 (Bromberg II), 383.
Ex Sotheby's 6-9-1983 (Brand III), 147.
Ex Ref. E. Rogers Collection, purchased from Spink & Son 1916.
Ex Prowe Part II, 11-28-1904, 2618.

Judaean moneyers made a brave attempt to continue production of all silver denominations in the fourth year of the great conflict, even briefly reviving production of the silver quarter shekel. The numbers were sharply diminished, however. Only six examples of the half-shekel from Year Four are known to have survived, with this specimen among the finest. With silver stocks dwindling, an expediant was found in the production of bronze fractions of the shekel (see next six lots).

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AE half-shekel (25mm, 15.16 gm, 12h). Year 4. yZx CBRA TES (year four, half = 69/70 AD); two lulav bunches flank an etrog (citron) / EñyZ TLAL (to the redemption of Zion); Seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates, flanked by baskets of dates. Hendin 1367. TJC 211. AJC II 262,27. Samuels 91 (this coin). An extraordinary example. Extremely Fine.

By the fourth year of the war the Jews in Jerusalem were in a desperate situation, not only fighting off the Romans but battling each other in an intense civil war described in detail by Josephus. In these extraordinary times, fiduciary bronze fractions of the shekel were minted. According to Newell these bronze fractions comprise the world's first siege money.

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AE half-shekel (27mm, 16.99 gm, 1h). Year 4. yZx CBRA TES (year four, half = 69/70 AD); two lulav bunches flank an etrog (citron) / EñyZ TLA(L (to the redemption of Zion); Seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates, flanked by baskets of dates. Hendin 1367. TJC 211. AJC II 262, 27. Brown patina. Good Very Fine.

Ex. Superior Galleries 5-12-1991 (Bromberg Part I), 73.

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AE quarter-shekel (23mm, 8.82 gm, 12h). Year 4. CyBR CBRó TES (year four-quarter = 69/70 AD); two lulav bunches / EñyZ TLA(L (to the redemption of Zion); etrog. Hendin 1368. TJC 213. AJC II 262,24. Samuels 92 (this coin). Good Very Fine.

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AE eighth-shekel (20mm, 6.58 gm, 12h). Year 4. CBRó TES (year four); lulav bunch flanked by an etrog on either side / EñyZ TLA(L (to the redemption of Zion); chalice with pearled rim. Hendin 1369. TJC 214. AJC II 262,30. Samuels 93 (this coin). Extremely Fine.

Ex. Superior Galleries 5-12-1991 (Bromberg Part I), 77.

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AE eighth-shekel (19mm, 3.58 gm, 11h). Year 4. CBRó TES (year four); lulav bunch flanked by an etrog on either side / EñyZ TLA(L (to the redemption of Zion); chalice with pearled rim. Hendin 1369. TJC 214. AJC II 262,30. Superb.

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AE eighth-shekel (19mm, 5.54 gm, 11h). Year 4. CBRó TES (year four); lulav bunch flanked by an etrog on either side / EñyZ TLA(L (to the redemption of Zion); chalice with pearled rim. Hendin 1369. TJC 214. AJC II 262,30. About Extremely Fine.

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AR shekel (23mm, 13.92 gm, 10h). Year 5. [>A] RSy >kS (shekel of Israel); US (year 5) above ritual chalice with pearled rim, the base is raised by projections on ends / USä¿kU My>Säry (Jerusalem the holy); staff with three pomegranate buds, round base. Hendin 1370. TJC 215. AJC 263,31. Samuels 94 (this coin). Very rare. Very Fine.

Ex Sotheby's 6-19-1990 (Nelson Bunker Hunt), 116 (said to be "found at Masada").

The year 5 shekel is a great rarity, and along with the menorah bronze, are the most storied coins in the Judaean series. The silver shekels dated to the fifth year were struck in the months just before Titus and his troops captured Jerusalem and burned the Temple in July of 71 AD. It is probable that large numbers of these just-struck coins were carried back to Rome as part of the booty (which would eventually finance the Colosseum as well as other building projects). There were several year 5 shekels among the coins excavated at Masada. It is therefore known that at least some Jewish fighters broke the siege to escape Jerusalem just around the time it fell. These coins continued in use until Masada fell to the Roman legions in 73 AD.

Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AR shekel (22mm, 13.30 gm, 1h). Year 5. LARSy LkS (shekel of Israel); US (year 5 = 70/71 AD) above ritual chalice with pearled rim, the base is raised by projections on ends / USä¿kU My>Säry (Jerusalem the holy); staff with three pomegranate buds, round base. Hendin 1370. TJC 215. AJC II 263,31. Brand 3 (Sotheby's 9-6-1983, 108 (same dies). Bromberg II, 309 (same obverse die). Slightly corroded surfaces. Extremely rare. Good Very Fine.

Ex Leu 91, 5-10/11 2004, 288.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (26mm, 14.68 gm, 12h). First year (132/133 AD). ML§.Ry (Jerusalem) on three sides of facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y TLA¯L TxA TE§ (year one of the redemption of Israel); lulav with etrog at left. Mildenberg 123,1. Hendin 1373. TJC 218b (these dies). AJC 264,1b (these dies). Rare. Good Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (24mm, 14.07 gm, 12h). First year (132/133 AD). ML§.Ry (Jerusalem) on three sides of facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y TLA¯L TxA TE§ (year one of the redemption of Israel); lulav with etrog at left. Mildenberg 124,3.5 (this coin). Hendin 1373. TJC 218 (these dies). AJC 264,1 (these dies). Samuels 97 (this coin). Rare. Superb.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg II), 79.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (25mm, 14.78 gm, 12h). First year (132/133 AD). ML§.Ry (Jerusalem) on three sides of facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y TLA¯L TxA TE§ (year one of the redemption of Israel = 132/133 AD); lulav with etrog at left. Mild. 2 (these dies). Hendin 1373. TJC 218. AJC II 264,1a (these dies). Samuels 96 (this coin). A simply magnificent specimen. Superb.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (23mm, 14.35 gm, 12h). First year (132/133 AD). ML§.Ry (Jerusalem) on three sides of facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y TLA¯L TxA TE§ (year one of the redemption of Israel); lulav with etrog at left. Mildenberg 125,4.1 (this coin). Hendin 1373. TJC 218c (this coin). AJC 264,1c (this coin). Samuels 98 (this coin). Rare. Superb.

Ex. A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.05 gm, 6h). First year (132/133 AD). EU,:U R\CLA (Eleazar the priest); jug with handle, willow branch at r. / LAR§y TLA¯L TxA TE§ (year one of the redemption of Israel = 132/133 AD); bunch of grapes with branch and small leaf. Mild. 172,2.9 (this coin). Hendin 1374. TJC 219. AJC II 264, 2. Extremely rare. Good very Fine.

Ex Leu 86, 5-6 May, 2003 (Teddy Kollek Collection), 544.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE large bronze (30mm, 18.00 gm, 12h). First year (132/133 AD). ML§ .Ry (Jerusalem) within a wreath / LAR§y TLA¯L TxA TE§ (year one of the redemption of Israel); amphora with two handles. Mildenberg 298,12. Hendin 1375. Slight flat strike due to previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Ex. Leu Numismatics 95, 10-25-05, lot 736.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE large bronze (31mm, 17.79 gm, 12h). First year (132/133 AD). ML§ .Ry (Jerusalem) within a wreath / LAR§y TLA¯L TxA TE§ (year one of the redemption of Israel); amphora with two handles. Mildenberg 128,15(?). Hendin 1375. Samuels 101 (this coin). Good Very Fine.

The coin has been aggressively cleaned and lightly tooled. It seems to be a match to the dies of Mildenberg 128,15.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE large bronze (30mm, 26.40 gm, 1h). First year (132/133 AD). LAR§y Ay§E EÄCM§ (Simon, Prince of Israel) within a wreath / LAR§y TLA¯L TxA TE§ (year one of the redemption of Israel = 132/133 AD); amphora with two handles. Mildenberg 294,1 (these dies). Hendin 1376. TJC 220b. AJC II 264,3. Rare. Fine plus.

Ex Leu 95, 25 October, 2005, 734.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE large bronze (33mm, 41.55 gm, 12h). First year (132/133 AD). LAR§y [Ay]§E EÄCM§ (Simon, Prince of Israel) within a wreath / LAR§y [TLA¯L TxA T]E§ (year one of the redemption of Israel); amphora with two handles. Hendin 1376. Mildenberg 294,1.13 (same dies). TJC 220a. AJC II 264,3. Rare. Good Very Fine.

A massive example, at 41.55 grams, one of the heaviest examples of this type recorded.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE large bronze (31mm, 25.79 gm, 12h). First year (132/133 AD). LAR§y Ay§E EÄCM§ (Simon, Prince of Israel) within a wreath / LAR[§y T]LA¯L TxA TE§ (year one of the redemption of Israel = 132/133 AD); amphora with two handles. Mildenberg 295,2 (these dies). Hendin 1376. Samuels 100 (this coin). Superior to most known specimens and certainly better than Mildenberg plate specimen. Extremely Fine plus.

Ex. A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE large bronze (30mm, 20.97 gm, 12h). First year (132/133 AD). LAR§y Ay§E EÄCM§ (Simon, Prince of Israel) within a wreath / LAR§y TLA¯L TxA TE§ (year one of the redemption of Israel = 132/133 AD); amphora with two handles. Mildenberg 296,7 (these dies). Hendin 1376. Rare. Good Very Fine.

Ex Ira & Larry Goldberg Sale 5-28/29-2007 (Levin Collection), 2533.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE large bronze (29mm, 17.80 gm, 1h). First year (132/133 AD). LAR§y Ay§E EÄCM§ (Simon, Prince of Israel) within a wreath / LAR§y [TLA¯L] TxA TE§ (year one of the redemption of Israel = 132/133 AD); amphora with two handles. Mildenberg 296,8 (these dies). Hendin 1376. Rare. Very Fine.

Ex. LHS 95, 25 October 2005, 735.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE large bronze (30mm, 17.67 gm, 1h). First year 132/133 AD). LAR§y Ay§E EÄCM§ (Simon, Prince of Israel) within a wreath / LAR§[y TLA¯L T]xA TE§ (year one of the redemption of Israel); amphora with two handles. Mildenberg 297,9 (these dies, three listed). Hendin 1376. TJC 220a. AJC II 264,3. Rare. Good Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE large bronze (27mm, 19.60 gm, 12h). First year (132/133 AD). LAR§y Ay§E EÄCM§ (Simon, Prince of Israel) within a wreath / LAR§y TLA¯L TxA TE§ (year one of the redemption of Israel = 132/133 AD); amphora with two handles. Mildenberg 297,10 (these dies). Hendin 1376. Rare. Heavily cleaned. About Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE large bronze (30mm, 32.04 gm, 12h). First year (132/133 AD). LAR§y Ay§E EÄCM§ (Simon, Prince of Israel) within a wreath / LAR§y TLA¯L TxA TE§ (year one of the redemption of Israel = 132/133 AD); amphora with two handles. Cf. Mildenberg 298,11. Hendin 1376. The reverse die is unpublished. Some encrustation. Extremely Rare. Cleaned and repatinated. About Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE large bronze (31mm, 18.79 g, 12h). First year (132/133 AD). LAR§y Ay§E EÄCM§ (Simon, Prince of Israel) within a wreath / LAR§y TLA¯L TxA TE§ (year one of the redemption of Israel); amphora with two handles. Hendin 1376. Mildenberg 298,11.2 (this coin, two listed). TJC 220b. AJC II 264,3. Rare. Extremely Fine.

Ex. Leu 86, 5-5/6-2003 (T. Kollek Collection), 546.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE middle bronze (24mm, 9.83 gm, 12h). First year (132/133 AD). LAR§y AySE EÄCM§ (Simon Prince of Israel); palm branch within a wreath / LAR§y TLA¯L [TxA] TE§ (year one of the redemption of Israel = 132/133 AD); wide lyre (nevel or chelys) of 6 strings. Mildenberg 302,23 (these dies). Hendin 1377. TJC 223a (these dies). AJC II 265, 6a. Samuels 102 (this coin). Dark brown patina. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE middle bronze (23mm, 10.34 gm, 12h). First year (132/133 AD). LAR§y AySE EÄCM§ (Simon Prince of Israel); palm branch within a wreath / LAR§y TLA¯L TxA [TE§] (year one of the redemption of Israel = 132/133 AD); wide lyre (nevel or chelys) of 6 strings. Mildenberg 302,23 (these dies). Hendin 1377. TJC 223g. AJC II 265, 6a. Dark green patina, earthen highlights. Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE middle bronze (27mm, 9.30 gm, 6h). First year (132/133 AD). LAR§y Ay§E EÄCM§ (Simon Prince of Israel) across fields; seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates / [L]AR§y [TL]A¯L TxA TE§ (year one of the redemption of Israel = 132/133 AD); vine leaf on tendril. Mildenberg 42 (these dies). Hendin 1378. Dark green patina, earthen highlights. Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE middle bronze (24mm, 14.57 gm, 6h). First year (132/133 AD). LAR§y Ay§E EÄCM§ (Simon Prince of Israel) across fields; seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates / LA[R§y TL]A¯L TxA TE§ (year one of the redemption of Israel = 132/133 AD); vine leaf on tendril. Mildenberg 308,42 (these dies). Hendin 1378. Samuels 103 (this coin). Very Fine.

Ex. Superior Galleries 12-9/10-1989 (Jascha Heifitz Collection II), 2902.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE middle bronze (23mm, 9.28 gm, 6h). First year (132/133 AD). CM§ (Sma-abbreviating Simon) across fields; seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates / LAR§y TLA¯L TxA TE§ (year one of the redemption of Israel = 132/133 AD); vine leaf on tendril. Mildenberg 309,47 (these dies). Hendin 1379. TJC 257 (these dies). AJC II 270, 40 (these dies). Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE small bronze (20mm, 6.80 gm, 6h). First year (132/133 AD). EU,:U R\CLA (Eleazar the priest) across fields; seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates / LAR§y TLA¯L TxA TE§ (year one of the redemption of Israel = 132/133 AD); bunch of grapes with branch and small leaf. Mildenberg 329,150 (these dies). Hendin 1380 (these dies). TJC 224 (these dies). AJC II 266, 7 (these dies). Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE small bronze (20mm, 8.05 gm, 6h). First year (132/133 AD). EU,:U R\CLA (Eleazar the priest) retrograde across fields; seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates / LAR§y TLA¯L TxA TE§ (year one of the redemption of Israel = 132/133 AD); bunch of grapes with branch and small leaf. Mildenberg 327,147 (these dies). Hendin 1380a (these dies). TJC 225 (these dies). AJC II 266, 8 (these dies). Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.37 gm, 6h). Second year (hybrid with first year obverse) (133/134 AD). LAR§y TLA¯L TxA TE§ (Year one of the redemption of Israel); bunch of grapes with branch and small leaf / LARSy RxL B§ (year two of the freedom of Israel); palm branch. Mildenberg 176-7,10.11 (this coin). Hendin 1382. TJC 237 (these dies). AJC II 268,20 (these dies). Samuels 111 (this coin). Faint traces of previous coin. Very rare. Superb.

Ex. El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (20mm, 3.15g gm, 6h). Second year (hybrid with first year obverse) (133/134 AD). LAR§y TLA¯L TxA TE§ (Year one of the redemption of Israel); bunch of grapes with branch and small leaf /RSy RxL B§ (year two of the freedom of Isr[ael]); wide lyre (nevel or chelys) with three strings, four dots on sound box. Mildenberg 176,9 (these dies). Hendin 1383. TJC 235 (these dies). AJC II 267,19. Traces of previous coin. Superb.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (20mm, 3.35 gm, 6h). Second year (hybrid with first year obverse) (133/134 AD). LAR§y TLA¯L TxA TE§ (Year one of the redemption of Israel); bunch of grapes with branch and small leaf / LARSy RxL B§ (year two of the freedom of Israel); wide lyre (nevel or chelys) with three strings, four dots on sound box. Mildenberg 176,9.2 (this coin). Hendin 1383. TJC 236. AJC II 267,19. Samuels 110 (this coin). Struck upon a denarius of Trajan. About Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 129.
Ex Dahariyeh Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 2.76 gm, 1h). Second year (hybrid with first year reverse) (133/134 AD). C M§ (Sma-abbreviating Simon), the letters in a triangle, in a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / EU,:U R\CLA (Eleazar the priest); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 173,3.8 (this coin). Hendin 1384. TJC 234a (these dies). AJC I pl. 22,17a (these dies). Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Ex. A. Bromberg by private treaty.

While this coin is not dated, the only other use of the Eleazar name on a zuz is combined with a die of the first year. Thus, this must be a hybrid issue of the first and second year rather than a coin of the third year, where other undated issues are assigned. The abbreviation "Sma" can also be read "Shma." It seems likely that there was an intended dual meaning in this use of the first three letters of Bar Kokhba's first name; first, a simple abbreviation, and second, as the first word of the prayer, the Shema, which is believed was one of Bar Kokhba's rallying cries.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.39 gm, 2h). Second year (hybrid with first year reverse) (133/134 AD). C M§ (Sma-abbreviating Simon), the letters in a triangle, in a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / EU,:U R\CLA (Eleazar the priest); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 174,4 (these dies). Hendin 1384. TJC 234a. AJC I pl. 22,17a. Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (20mm, 3.36 gm, 12h). Second year (hybrid with first year reverse) (133/134 AD). C M§ (Sma-abbreviating Simon), the letters in a triangle, in a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / EU,:U R\CLA (Eleazar the priest); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 174,5 (these dies). Hendin 1384. TJC 234 (these dies). AJC I pl. 267,17 (these dies). Weakly struck due to overstrike. Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.23 gm, 12h). Second year (hybrid with first year reverse) (133/134 AD). C M§ (Sma-abbreviating Simon), the letters in a triangle, in a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / EU,:U R\CLA (Eleazar the priest); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 175,6.2 (this coin). Hendin 1384 var. TJC 235 (these dies). AJC I pl. 267,18 (these dies). Faint traces of previous coin. About Extremely Fine.

Ex. El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.49 gm, 12h). Second year (hybrid with first year reverse) (133/134 AD). C M§ (Sma-abbreviating Simon), the letters in a triangle, in a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / EU,:U R\CLA (Eleazar the priest); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 175,7.7 (this coin). Hendin 1384 var. TJC 235 (these dies). AJC I pl. 267,18 (these dies). Faint traces of previous coin. About Extremely Fine.

Ex. A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (20mm, 3.14 gm, 2h). Second year (hybrid with first year reverse) (133/134 AD). C M§ (Sma-abbreviating Simon), the letters in a triangle, in a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / EU,:U R\CLA (Eleazar the priest); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 175,8 (these dies). Hendin 1384 var. Struck upon a Roman denarius with Latin letters visible at 6-7 o'clock on reverse. Extremely Fine.

Ex. Superior Galleries 12-10-1992 (Bromberg II), 443.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (25mm, 14.74 gm, 12h). Second year (hybrid with first year obverse) (133/134 AD). MLS.Ry (Jerusalem) on three sides of facade of Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL B§ (year two of the freedom of Israel); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 125,7.6 (this coin). Hendin 1385. Traces of previous coin. Very rare. About Extremely Fine.

Ex. Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 80.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (27mm, 14.66 gm, 12h). Second year (hybrid with first year obverse) (133/134 AD). MLS.Ry (Jerusalem) on three sides of facade of Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL B§ (year two of the freedom of Israel); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 126,8 (these dies, two listed). Hendin 1385. Samuels 105 (this coin). Rare die pairing. An almost unbelievably perfect specimen, certainly one of the finest in existance. FDC.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (25mm, 14.54 gm, 12h). Second year (133/134 AD), (hybrid with first year obverse). MLS.Ry (Jerusalem) on three sides of facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL B§ (year two of the freedom of Israel = 133/134 AD); lulav with etrog at l. Mild. 126,9.9 (this coin). Hendin 1385. TJC 229 (this coin). AJC II 266,12 (this coin). Rare. Good Very Fine.

Ex. A. Bromberg Collection by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (27mm, 14.74 gm, 12h). Second year (hybrid with first year obverse) (133/134 AD). MLS.Ry (Jerusalem) on three sides of facade of Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL B§ (year two of the freedom of Israel); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 126,9 (these dies). Hendin 1385. TJC 229 (these dies). AJC II 266,12 (these dies). Traces of previous coin. Rare. About Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (25mm, 13.32 gm, 12h). Second year (133/134 AD). MLS .R¥ (Jerusalem) on three sides divided by + above facade of Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL B§ (year two of the freedom of Israel); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 127,11.4 (this coin). Hendin 1386. TJC 230 (this coin). AJC II 266,12a (this coin). Faint traces of previous coin. Very rare. Extremely Fine.

Ex. A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (28mm, 13.78 gm, 12h). Second year (133/134 AD). MLS .RÁ (Jerusalem) on two sides; + above facade of Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL B§ (year two of the freedom of Israel); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 128,14 (same dies). Hendin 1387. TJC 230b. AJC II 267,13a. Samuels 106 (this coin). Virtually no traces of previous coin. FDC.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (25mm, 13.06 gm, 1h). Second year (133/134 AD). MLS .R Á (Jerusalem) on two sides; + above facade of Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL B§ (year two of the freedom of Israel); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 128,14.22 (this coin). Hendin 1387. TJC 230b. AJC II 267,13a. Samuels 106 (this coin). Struck upon a tetradrachm of Tyre, head of Melqarth upside down facing 9 o'clock on obverse. About Extremely Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (27mm, 13.95 gm, 12h). Second year (133/134 AD). MLS .R ¥ (Jerusalem) on two sides; + above facade of Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL B§ (year two of the freedom of Israel); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 129,16 (this coin). Hendin 1387. This is the only known specimen struck from these dies. Virtually no traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Ex Idna I Hoard.
Ex Superior Galleries 6-15-1976 (Dowdy Collection), 147.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (27mm, 14.17 gm, 1h). Second year (133/134 AD). MLS .R ¥ (Jerusalem) on two sides; + above facade of Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL B§ (year two of the freedom of Israel); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 129,17 (this coin). Hendin 1387. TJC 230a. AJC II 267,13. Virtually no traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (26mm, 13.31 gm, 1h). Second year (133/134 AD). MLS .R ¥ (Jerusalem) on two sides; + above facade of Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL B§ (year two of the freedom of Israel); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 131,21.8 (this coin). Hendin 1387. TJC 230a. AJC II 267,13. Faint traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.
Ex Dahariyeh Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (26mm, 14.61 gm, 1h). Second year (133/134 AD). MLS .R ¥ (Jerusalem) on two sides; + above facade of Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL B§ (year two of the freedom of Israel); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 132,23 (these dies). Hendin 1387. TJC 230a. AJC II 267,13. Obverse is weakly struck due to interference from previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (25mm, 14.15 gm, 2h). Second year (133/134 AD). MLS .R ¥ (Jerusalem) on two sides; + above facade of Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL B§ (year two of the freedom of Israel); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 132,23.2 (this coin). Hendin 1387. TJC 230a. AJC II 267,13. Virtually no traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 87, where it was described as the finest known example from this die pair.
Ex Dahariyeh Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (25mm, 14.85 gm, 12h). Second year (133/134 AD). MLS .R ¥ (Jerusalem) on two sides; + above facade of Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL B§ (year two of the freedom of Israel); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 132,24 (these dies). Hendin 1387. TJC 230a. AJC II 267,13. Traces of previous coin especially fabric of eagle's wings beneath ark on obverse. Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (25mm, 13.77 gm, 1h). Second year (133/134 AD). MLS .R ¥ (Jerusalem) on two sides; + above facade of Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL B§ (year two of the freedom of Israel); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 132,25.1 (this coin). Hendin 1387. TJC 230c (this coin). AJC II 267,13b (this coin). Traces of previous coin, bust on obverse, eagle on reverse. Extremely rare, Mildenberg cites only two examples from these dies. Very Fine.

Ex Leu Numismatics 5-10,11-2004, 318.
Ex Superior Galleries 12-10-1992 (Bromberg II), 404.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (25mm, 13.81 gm, 12h). Second year (133/134 AD). MLS .R ¥ (Jerusalem) on two sides; + above facade of Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL B§ (year two of the freedom of Israel); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 132,26.1 (this coin). Hendin 1387. TJC 230c. AJC II 267,13b. Faint traces of previous coin, bust on obverse, eagle on reverse. Extremely rare, Mildenberg cites only three examples from these dies. Extremely Fine.

Ex Leu Stock 1974.
Ex Beit Mirsim Hoard.
Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (28mm, 14.93 gm, 11h). Second year (133/134 AD). MLS .RÁ (Jerusalem) on two sides; + above facade of Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL B§ (year two of the freedom of Israel); lulav with etrog at l. Kaufman 130,1 (this coin). Mildenberg -. Hendin 1387. TJC 230a. AJC II 267,13. Extremely rare die pairing. Extremely Fine.

Ex. C. Kaufman by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (25mm, 13.92 gm, 1h). Second year (133/134 AD). EÖCM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 133,28 (these dies). Hendin 1388. TJC 233a (these dies). AJC II 267,16a (these dies). Faint traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (25mm, 14.02 gm, 12h). Second year (133/134 AD). EÖCM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 135,32.5 (this coin). Hendin 1388. TJC 233b (these dies). AJC II 267,16b (these dies). Top of bust previous coin can be seen between 10 and 2 o'clock on obverse. Very Fine.

Ex. Superior Galleries 121-10-1992 (Bromberg II), 408.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (28mm, 14.54 gm, 12h). Second year (133/134 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL B§ (year two of the freedom of Israel); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 136,36.1 (this coin). Hendin 1388. TJC 233c. AJC 267,16c. Superb.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (25mm, 14.07 gm, 1h). Second year (133/134 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 135,34 (these dies). Hendin 1388. TJC 233. AJC II 267,16. Traces of previous coin. Reverse scuffed across lulav and etrog. About Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (25mm, 14.10 gm, 1h). Second year (133/134 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 136,35.14 (this coin). Hendin 1388. TJC 233 (same obverse die). AJC II 267,17a (same obverse die). Faint traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Ex NFA XIV, 11-29-1984, 197.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (26mm, 13.17 gm, 1h). Second year (133/134 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 137,37.23 (this coin). Hendin 1388. TJC 233. AJC II 267,16. Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (27mm, 14.42 gm, 1h). Second year (133/134 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 137,38 (these dies). Hendin 1388. TJC 233. AJC II 267,16. Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Ex Ira & Larry Goldberg, 5-28-29-2007 (Levin Collection), 2556.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (26mm, 14.61 gm, 12h). Second year (133/134 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 138, 41.2 (this coin). Hendin 1388. TJC 233a (same reverse die). AJC II 267,16a (same reverse die). Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries, 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 97.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (27mm, 14.25 gm, 1h). Second year (133/134 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 140, 43 (these dies). Hendin 1388. TJC 233. AJC II 267,16. Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (27mm, 14.79 gm, 1h). Second year (133/134 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 140, 44 (these dies, Mildenberg lists only one example!). Hendin 1388. TJC 233. AJC II 267,16. Clear partial inscriptions from previous coin which was an Antioch tetradrachm of either Trajan or Nerva. Extremely Fine.

Ex C. Kaufman by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (26mm, 13.87 gm, 12h). Second year (133/134 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / LAR§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 141, 45.5 (this coin). Hendin 1388. TJC 233. AJC II 267,16. Samuels 108 (this coin). Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.20 gm, 7h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). C M§ (Sma-abbreviating Simon), the letters in a triangle, in a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / [L]AR§y RxL B[S] (year two of the freedom of Israel); wide lyre (nevel or chelys) with three strings, four dots on sound box. Mildenberg 179,15.5 (this coin). Hendin 1389 var. TJC 238a (this coin). AJC II 268,21a (this coin). Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (20mm, 3.59 gm, 1h). Second year (133/134 AD). C M§ (Sma-abbreviating Simon), the letters in a triangle, in a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / LAR§y Rx[L] BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); wide lyre (nevel or chelys) with three strings, four dots on sound box. Mildenberg 177, 12 (these dies, only 3 examples listed). Hendin 1389. TJC 238. AJC II 268,21. Back of emperor's diadem from previous coin can be seen upside down on reverse, facing 2 o'clock. Extremely Fine.

Ex C. Kaufman by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.34 gm, 2h). Second year (133/134 AD). C M§ (Sma-abbreviating Simon), the letters in a triangle, in a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / LA[R§y] RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); wide lyre (nevel or chelys) with three strings, four dots on sound box. Mildenberg 178, 13.13 (this coin). Hendin 1389. TJC 238 (these dies). AJC II 268,21 (these dies). Back of emperor's diadem from previous coin can be seen facing 12 o'clock on obverse. Rare. About Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.16 gm, 2h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). C M§ (Sma-abbreviating Simon), the letters in a triangle, in a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / LAR§y RxL [BS] (year two of the freedom of Israel); wide lyre (nevel or chelys) with three strings, four dots on sound box. Mildenberg 178,13 (these dies). Hendin 1389. TJC 238 (these dies). AJC II 268,21 (these dies). Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.10 gm, 1h). Second year (133/134 AD). C M§ (Sma-abbreviating Simon), the letters in a triangle, in a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / LA§y RxL B§ (year two of the freedom of Is[r]ael); palm branch. Mildenberg 180, 17.13 (this coin). Hendin 1390. TJC 245 (these dies). AJC II 268,28 (these dies). Partial inscription from previous coin can be seen on obverse between 8 and 9 o'clock. Extremely Fine.

Ex Idna Hoard.
Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.34 gm, 12h). Second year (133/134 AD).C M§ (Sma-abbreviating Simon), the letters in a triangle, in a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / A§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Is[r]a[el]); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 181, 21.1 (this coin, six examples listed). Hendin 1391. TJC 250b (these dies). AJC II 269,33b (these dies). Faint traces of previous coin. Obverse slightly double struck.Very Fine/Extremely Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (20mm, 3.15 gm, 12h). Second year (133/134 AD). C M§ (Sma-abbreviating Simon), the letters in a triangle, in a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / LA§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Is[r]ael); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 184,28.2 (this coin, four examples listed). Hendin 1391. TJC 250a (this obverse die). AJC II 269,33a (this obverse die). Faint traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 138.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.35 gm, 12h). Second year (133/134 AD). C M§ (Sma-abbreviating Simon), the letters in a triangle, in a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / LAR§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 184, 32 (these dies). Hendin 1391. TJC 250b. AJC II 269,33b. Faint traces of previous coin. Good Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (17mm, 3.44 gm, 1h). Second year (133/134 AD). C M§ (Sma-abbreviating Simon), the letters in a triangle, in a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / LRA§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 188, 34.16 (this coin). Hendin 1391. TJC 250a (these dies). AJC II 269,33a (these dies). Struck upon a provincial drachm, Greek legend between 2 and 4 o'clock on obverse. Extremely Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.70 gm, 1h). Second year (133/134 AD). C M§ (Sma-abbreviating Simon), the letters in a triangle, in a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / LRA§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 188, 35.(these dies). Hendin 1391. TJC 250a (these dies). AJC II 269,33a (these dies). Clear traces of previous coin. Good Very Fine.

Ex C. Kaufman by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (20mm, 3.29 gm, 1h). Second year (133/134 AD). C M§ (Sma-abbreviating Simon), the letters in a triangle, in a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / LRA§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 189,36.(these dies). Hendin 1391. TJC 250. AJC II 269,33. Struck over a Trajan denarius, his portrait is bold on obverse facing 9 o'clock upside down, the coin's reverse is also quite clear with its bottom at 6 o'clock. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.24 gm, 1h). Second year (133/134 AD). C M§ (Sma-abbreviating Simon), the letters in a triangle, in a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / R§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Isr[ael]); two trumpets upright. Mildenberg 180, 19 (these dies). Hendin 1392. TJC 243. AJC II 268,26. Partial inscription from previous coin can be seen on obverse between 3 and 6 o'clock. Extremely Fine.

Ex C. Kaufman by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.60 gm, 2h). Second year (133/134 AD). C M§ (Sma-abbreviating Simon), the letters in a triangle, in a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / R[§y R]xL BS (year two of the freedom of Isr[ael]); two trumpets upright. Mildenberg 181, 20.3 (this coin, four examples listed). Hendin 1392. TJC 243 (these dies). AJC II 268,26 (these dies). Struck upon a provincial drachm; top of Emperor's head can be seen on obverse between 4 and 6 o'clock, Greek legend on reverse between 7 and 10 o'clock. Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries, 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 135, where it brought $8,500.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.24 gm, 12h). Second year (133/134 AD). C M§(Sma-abbreviating Simon), the letters in a triangle, in a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / R§y RxL BS(year two of the freedom of Isr[ael]); two trumpets upright. Mildenberg 182,23.12 (this coin). Hendin 1392. TJC 243 (these dies). AJC II 268,26 (these dies). Traces of previous coin. Good Very Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-10-1992 (Bromberg II), 450.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (20mm, 3.24 gm, 2h). Second year (133/134 AD). C M§ (Sma-abbreviating Simon), the letters in a triangle, in a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / R§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Isr[ael]); two trumpets upright. Mildenberg 182, 23 (these dies). Hendin 1392. TJC 243. AJC II 268,26. Samuels 114 (this coin). Struck upon a provincial drachm, Greek legend on obverse and reverse around 6 o'clock. Extremely Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (20mm, 3.51 gm, 12h). Second year (133/134 AD). C M§ (Sma-abbreviating Simon), the letters in a triangle, in a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / LAR§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Isr[ael]); two trumpets upright. Mildenberg 183, 24.6 (this coin). Hendin 1392. TJC 243a. AJC II 268,26a. Struck upon a denarius of Hadrian, part of the Latin legend at 6 o'clock on the obverse, the back of his head at 6 o'clock on the reverse. Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries, 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 136.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.15 gm, 1h). Second year (133/134 AD). C M§ (Sma-abbreviating Simon), the letters in a triangle, in a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / LAR[§y R]xL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); two trumpets upright. Mildenberg 184, 26 (these dies). Hendin 1392. Struck upon a drachm of Trajan, his portrait facing 1 o'clock on obverse, some Greek visible at 9 to 11 o'clock on reverse. Very Fine.

Ex C. Kaufman by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.33 gm, 1h). Second year (133/134 AD). EÖCM§ (Simon), the letters form a square with one in the center, within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / LAR§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); wide lyre (nevel or chelys) with three strings, four dots on crescent-shaped sound box. This die pairing is not listed in any major reference books. One other specimen is listed in Kaufman 2000-02 132, 11. Fewer than five coins are known to exist from this obverse die (Mildenberg 200,55); (Mild. 200, 53 for reverse die). Faint traces of previous coin. Very Fine.

Ex C. Kaufman by private treaty.

Among the rarest of all Bar Kokhba coins.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (20mm, 3.24 gm, 12h). Second year (133/134 AD). ÖECM§ (Simon), the letters form a square with one in the center, within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / LAR§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); wide lyre (nevel or chelys) with three strings, four dots on crescent-shaped sound box. Mildenberg 200,53 (same dies, Mildenberg lists one example). Hendin 1398. TJC 239. Extremely rare, only three specimens known. Traces of previous coin. Good Very Fine.

Ex C. Kaufman by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.25 gm, 4h). Second year (133/134 AD). EÖCM§ (Simon) bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a leaf to the left and a tendril to the right / LAR§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); wide lyre (nevel or chelys) with three strings, four dots on crescent-shaped sound box. Mildenberg 194,43.3 (this coin). Hendin 1393. TJC 240 (this coin). AJC II 288,23 (this coin). Samuels 116 (this coin). Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 144.
Ex Dahariyeh Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (17mm, 2.95 gm, 7h). Second year (133/134 AD). EÖCM§ (Simon) bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a leaf to the left and a tendril to the right / LA§y RxL B[§] (year two of the freedom of Is[r]ael); palm branch. Mildenberg 190,38.(these dies). Hendin 1394. TJC 248a (these dies). AJC II 269,31a. Extremely Fine.

Ex C. Kaufman by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (17mm, 3.16 gm, 6h). Second year (133/134 AD). EÖCM§ (Simon) bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a leaf to the left and a tendril to the right / LA§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Is[r]ael); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 190,39.(these dies). Hendin 1394. TJC 248a (this reverse die). AJC II 269,31a (this reverse die). Traces of previous coin. Very Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-9/10-1989 (Jascha Heifitz Collection II), 2851.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.20 gm, 6h). Second year (133/134 AD). EÖCM§ (Simon) bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a leaf to the left and a tendril to the right / LA§y RxL B[§] (year two of the freedom of Is[r]ael); palm branch. Mildenberg 190,40.(these dies). Hendin 1394. TJC 248a (this reverse die). AJC II 269,31a (this reverse die). Traces of previous coin. About Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-9/10-1989 (Jascha Heifitz Collection II), 2854.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.22 gm, 6h). Second year (133/134 AD). EÖCM§ (Simon) bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a leaf to the left and a tendril to the right / LAR§y RxL B§ (year two of the freedom of Israel); palm branch. Mildenberg 193,42.(these dies). Hendin 1394. TJC 248. AJC II 269,31. Weakly struck, otherwise Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 2.65 gm, 6h). Second year (133/134 AD). EÖCM§ (Simon) bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a leaf to the left and a tendril to the right / LA§y RxL B§ (year two of the freedom of Is[r]ael); palm branch. Mildenberg 197,49.(these dies). Hendin 1394. TJC 248. AJC II 269,31. Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.42 gm, 6h). Second year (133/134 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a leaf to the left and a tendril to the right / LAR§y RxL B§ (year two of the freedom of Israel); palm branch. Mildenberg 197,49.(these dies). Hendin 1394. TJC 248. AJC II 269,31. Struck upon a drachm of Trajan, head facing 2 o'clock on reverse. Good Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 2.89 gm, 6h). Second year (133/134 AD). E,CM§(Simon) bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a leaf to the left and a tendril to the right / LA§y RxL B[§] (year two of the freedom of Is[r]ael); palm branch. Mildenberg 198, 50 (these dies). Hendin 1394. TJC 248b (these dies). AJC II 269,31b (these dies). Traces of previous coin. Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.37 gm, 7h). Second year (133/134 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a leaf to the left and a tendril to the right / LAR§y RxL B§ (year two of the freedom of Israel); palm branch. Mildenberg 198,50.21 (this coin). Hendin 1394. TJC 248b (this coin). AJC II 269,31b. Struck upon a provincial drachm, Greek legend visible between 6 and 9 o'clock on reverse. Good Very Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries, 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 148.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (17mm, 3.68 gm, 7h). Second year (133/134 AD). EÖCM§ (Simon) bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a leaf to the left and a tendril to the right / LRA§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 190,39.(these dies). Hendin 1395. TJC 253a. AJC II 269,36a. Samuels 115 (this coin). Clear profile from previous coin, Trajan or Hadrian. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.20 gm, 6h). Second year (133/134 AD). EÖCM§ (Simon) bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a leaf to the left and a tendril to the right / LRA§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 195,45.(these dies). Hendin 1395. TJC 253a. AJC II 269,36a. Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.27 gm, 2h). Second year (133/134 AD). EÖCM§ (Simon) bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a leaf to the left and a tendril to the right / LRA§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 196,46.6.(this coin). Hendin 1395. TJC 253 (this coin). AJC II 269,36 (this coin). Struck upon a denarius of Nerva with Latin legend and base of neck on obverse 2 to 6 o'clock. Find patina. About Very Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-10-1992 (Bromberg II), 462.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR irregular zuz (3.42 g, 12h). Second year (133/134 AD). [E] ÖCM§ (Simon) bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a leaf to the left and a tendril to r. / LAR§ R[xL BS] (year two of the freedom of Israel); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Hendin 1395 variety. Mildenberg 286,225 (this coin, one listed). Irregular issue. Good Very Fine.

Ex El Fawar Hoard. The only specimen cited from this die pair. Ex Superior Galleries 10-12-1992 (Bromberg 2), 543.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR irregular zuz (3.30 gm, 1h). Second year (133/134 AD). ÖCM§ (Simo[n]) bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a leaf to the left and a tendril to the right / LAR§ RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 224.1 (this coin, one of two listed). TJC 254. AJC II 269,37. Faint traces of previous coin. Extremely rare. Superb.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.06 gm, 7h). Second year (133/134 AD). EÖCM§ (Simon) bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a leaf to the left and a tendril to the right / LA§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 196,47.(these dies). Hendin 1396. TJC 242 (these dies). AJC II 268,25 (these dies). Struck upon a denarius of Domitian, head facing 4 o'clock on obverse. Good Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.06 gm, 7h). Second year (133/134 AD). EÖCM§ (Simon) bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a leaf to the left and a tendril to the right / LA§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 196,47.(these dies). Hendin 1396. TJC 242 (these dies). AJC II 268,25 (these dies). Faint traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries, 12-9-19-1989 (Jascha Heifitz Collection II), 2849.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.29 gm, 12h). Second year (133/134 AD). ÖCEM§ (Simon), five letters in two lines, within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / LAR§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); palm branch. Mildenberg 202,60 (these dies). Hendin 1401. TJC 247 (these dies). AJC II 269,30 (these dies). Samuels 117 (this coin). Faint traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.26 gm, 12h). Second year (133/134 AD). ÖCEM§ (Simon), five letters in two lines, within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / LAR§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); palm branch. Mildenberg 202,60 (these dies). Hendin 1401. TJC 247 (these dies). AJC II 269,30 (these dies). Struck on a drachm, traces of Greek legend on both sides. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.02 gm, 1h). Second year (133/134 AD). ÖCEM§ (Simon), five letters in two lines, within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / LAR§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 201,57 (same dies). Hendin 1403. TJC 241a (these dies). AJC II 269,24 (these dies). Traces of previous coin. Good Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.45 gm, 2h). Second year (133/134 AD). ÖCEM§ (Simon), five letters in two lines, within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / LAR§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 201,58.4 (this coin). Hendin 1403. TJC 241 (these dies). AJC II 269,24a (these dies). No trace of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries, 5-12-1991 (Bromberg II), 151.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE large bronze (36mm, 16.51 gm, 12h). Second year (133/134 AD). ML§ .Ry (Jerusalem) within a wreath / LAR§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); amphora with two handles. Mildenberg 300,18.2 (this coin). Hendin 1404. TJC 255a (this coin). AJC II 270, 38a (this coin). Flan crack. Brown patina. About Extremely Fine.

Ex Leu Numismatics 86, 5-5/6-2003 (T. Kollek Collection), 581.
Ex Glendining, 11-30-1937 (J. Campion Collection), 140.
Ex Ars Classica XV, 7-2-1930, 1124.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE large bronze (32mm, 13.20 gm, 12h). Second year (133/134 AD). E,C M§ (Simon) within a wreath / LAR§y [R]x[L BS] (year two of the freedom of Israel); amphora with two handles. Mildenberg 300,19.6 (this coin). Hendin 1405. TJC 256 (this coin). AJC II 270,39 (this coin). Flan filed before re-striking, with file marks quite evident. Very rare. Brown patina. Very Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries, 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 267.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE middle bronze (20 X 23mm, 5.65 gm, 12h). [LAR§]y AySE EÄ[CM§] (Simon Prince of Israel); palm branch within a wreath [LA]R§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); wide lyre (nevel or chelys) of four or five strings. Mildenberg 304, 28.6 (this coin) Hendin 1406. TJC 263. AJC II 271,46. Brown patina. Good Very Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 237.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE middle bronze (25mm, 10.24 gm, 6h). Second year (133/134 AD). MCS (Sim[on]) across fields; seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates / LAR§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); vine leaf on tendril. Mildenberg 313,68.1 (this coin). Hendin 1408. TJC 260a. AJC II 270,43a. Brown patina with golden highlights. Very Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 247.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE middle bronze (26mm, 8.74 gm, 6h). Second year (133/134 AD). ÃÖCM§ (Simon) across fields; seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates / LAR§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); vine leaf on tendril. Mildenberg 316,80. Hendin 1408a. TJC 259b. AJC II 270,42b. Good Very Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 248.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE middle bronze (23 X 26mm, 13.94 gm, 6h). Second year (133/134 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) across fields; seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates / LARÁ§ RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); vine leaf on tendril. Mildenberg 317,87. Hendin 1408a. TJC 259a. AJC II 270,42a. Brown patina. Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 250.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE irregular middle bronze (22mm, 5.76 gm, 5h). Second or third year (133/135 AD). CM§ (Sma-abbreviating Simon) across fields; seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates/ [LAR§y RxL B]S (year two of the freedom of Israel); vine leaf on tendril. Types and legends are crude. Mildenberg 337,179 (obv. 12) and 336,174 (rev. 130). Unique pairing of rare dies. Brown patina. Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-9/10-1989 (Jascha Heifitz Collection II), 2872, where it was misattributed.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). Irregular coinage. AE middle bronze (25mm, 9.90 gm, 6h). Second year (133/134 AD). MCS (Sim[on]) across fields; seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates / LAR§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); vine leaf on tendril. Mildenberg 336,171 (Mildenberg lists only one example, a cast copy in Zurich). Extremely rare. Brown patina with some copper silicates adhering to surface. Good Very Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 267.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE small bronze (18 X 20mm, 5.08 gm, 8h). EU,:U R\CLA (Eleazar the priest) across fields; seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates / LAR§y RxL BS (year two of the freedom of Israel); bunch of grapes with branch and small leaf. Mildenberg 330,152 (these dies, four listed). Hendin 1409. TJC 265. AJC II 271,48. Extremely rare with encrusted find patina. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (27mm, 13.96 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 141,46.2 (this coin, three listed). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272,51. Extremely rare die pairing. Traces of previous coin, top of head at 9 o'clock on reverse. Very Fine.

Ex Stack's 5-4-1960 (Neumoyer Collection), 215.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (27mm, 13.20 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 141,47 (this coin is the only one listed). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272, 51. Faint traces of previous coin. About Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 100.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (27mm, 14.44 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 142,51 (these dies, four listed). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272,51. Good Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (29mm, 14.14 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 143,53.3 (this coin). Hendin 1411. TJC 267 (this coin). AJC II 272,51 (this coin). Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 103.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (27mm, 12.77 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 143,54 (these dies). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272,51. Traces of previous coin. Superb.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (27mm, 13.96 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 143,55 (these dies). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272,51. Struck on an Antioch tetradrachm, back of head at 3 o'clock on reverse. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (25mm, 14.90 gm, 12:30h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 144,56 (these dies). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272,51. Struck on an Antioch tetradrachm, back of head at 3 o'clock on reverse. Bare traces of previous coin. Good Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (27mm, 14.93 g, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 147,60 (these dies, four listed). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272,51. Extremely rare die pairing. Traces of previous coin. Very Fine.

Ex Ira & Larry Goldberg Sale 5-28/29-2007 (Levin Collection), 2595.
Ex Brand Collection.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (27mm, 14.29 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 147,59.9 (this coin). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272,51. Struck on an Antioch tetradrachm, back of head at 3 o'clock on reverse. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (25mm, 14.64 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,R[y T],RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 147,60.1 (this coin). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272,51. Traces of previous coin. Good Very Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 107.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (26mm, 14.47 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 148,62 (these dies). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272,51. Traces of previous coin. Good Very Fine.

Ex Spink America 60, 171.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (25mm, 14.21 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). [E,C]M§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,R[y T,RxL] (for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 150,64 (these dies, two listed). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272,51. Struck on an Antioch tetradrachm, top of head at 6-8 o'clock on obverse, outline of eagle's wings clear from 12-4 o'clock reverse. Very rare die pairing. Very Fine.

Ex C. Kaufman by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (25mm, 14.60 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 150,66 (these dies). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272,51. Struck on an Antioch tetradrachm, eagle's wing visible at 10-12 o'clock on reverse. Good Very Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (26mm, 14.18 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,C[M§] (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 151,68.5 (this coin). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272,51. Struck on an Antioch tetradrachm, top of head at 1-4 o'clock on obverse, outline of eagle's wings at 12 o'clock reverse. Porous, otherwise, Very Fine.

Ex Leu Numismatics 5-10/11-2004, 364.
Ex Superior Galleries 12-10-1992 (Bromberg II), 426.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (26mm, 14.25 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 151,69.5 (this coin). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272,51. Traces of previous coin. Good Very Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 110.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (27mm, 14.14 g, 2h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). EÄCM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,[R]y T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Hendin 1411. Mild. 151,69 (same dies).TJC 267. AJC II 272,51. The top of emperor's head from previous coin can be seen on the obverse from 10 to 12 o'clock. Good Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (25mm, 14.26 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 152,71,11 (this coin). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272,51. About Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-10-1992 (Bromberg II), 427
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (28mm, 14.98 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 153,73,7 (this coin). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272,51. Traces of previous coin. Good Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (27mm, 14.13 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 154,74,9 (this coin). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272,51. Good Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-10-1992 (Bromberg II), 428.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (26mm, 14.56 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 154,75 (these dies, two listed). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272,51. Very Fine.

Ex C. Kaufman by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (26mm, 14.63 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 155,76 (these dies, four listed). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272,51. Traces of previous coin. Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (27mm, 14.00 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). [E,]CM§(Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry[T, Rx]L(for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 159,80.6 (this coin). Hendin 1411. TJC 267a (this coin). AJC II 272,51 (this coin). Struck on an Antioch tetradrachm of Trajan, Greek legend, top of his head at 6 o'clock on obverse, legend and outline of eagle's wing at 3 o'clock on reverse. Extremely Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (25mm, 14.61 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,R[y T, ]RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 159,80.8 (apparently this coin). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272,51. Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 116.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (26mm, 13.95 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 159,81 (these dies, one coin listed). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272,51. Traces of previous coin. Extremely rare die pairing. Good Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (13.98 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD).E,CM§(Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance /ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 161,83 (these dies, two listed). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272,51. Traces of previous coin. Extremely rare die pairing. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (25mm, 14.64 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 161,84.6 (these dies). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272,51. Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Ex Bank Leu AG & Numismatic Fine Arts 10-16/18-1994 (Garrett II), 310.
Ex J.W.Garrett, Raymond 4-1-1924.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (27mm, 14.47 gm, 16h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 161,84.9 (this coin). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272,51. Traces of previous coin. About Extremely Fine.

Ex Bromberg by private treaty.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (25mm, 14.25 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 162,86 (these dies). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272, 51. Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR irregular sela (29mm, 14.61 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). EÄCM§ (Simon) on two sides (crude legend partly retrograde); star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem) (crude legend partly blundered); lulav with etrog at l. Mild. 102,5 (this coin) Hendin 1411 a. TJC 268 (this coin). AJC II 272,52 (this coin). Traces of previous coin. Irregular issue. Good Very Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-10-1992 (Bromberg II), 440.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (27MM, 14.19 gm, 2h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav (no etrog). Mildenberg 142,50 (these dies). Hendin 1412. TJC 270. AJC II 273,54. Bust of previous coin faces 12 o'clock on obverse. Good Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (28mm, 14.92 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E[,]CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance /ML§,R[y] T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 163,87 (these dies). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272,51. Extremely Fine.

Ex. C. Kaufman by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (25mm, 14.60 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; star above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 171,102.5 (these dies). Hendin 1411. TJC 267. AJC II 272,51. Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (26mm, 14.35 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon) on two sides; wavy line above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 164,89.4 (this coin). Hendin 1413. TJC 269b (these dies). AJC II 272,53b (these dies). Rare. Good Very Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (25mm, 13.87 gm, 10h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon) on two sides; wavy line of four semi-circles connected by horizontal lines above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 164,88.4 (this coin). Hendin 1414. TJC-. AJC--. Rare. Traces of previous coin. Good Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 119.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (25mm, 14.16g gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon) on two sides; wavy line of four semi-circles connected by horizontal lines above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 164,88 (these dies). Hendin 1414. TJC-. AJC-. Rare. Traces of previous coin. Good Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (25mm, 14.43 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon) on two sides; wavy line above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 164,89.10 (this coin). Hendin 1413. TJC 269b (these dies). AJC II 272,53b (this reverse die). Rare. Traces of previous coin. Good Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-10-1992 (Bromberg II), 428.
Ex Dahariyeh Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (26mm, 15.43 gm, 11h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; wavy line above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 165,91.4 (this coin). Hendin 1413. TJC 269c (these dies). AJC II 272, 53c (these dies). Samuels 124 (this coin). Superb.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.
Ex Dahariyeh Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (25mm, 14.43 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon) on two sides; wavy line above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 165,91 (these dies). Hendin 1413. TJC 269c (these dies). AJC II 272,53c (these dies). Struck upon a tetradrachm of Antioch, eagle's wing can be seen at 12-3 o'clock on reverse. About Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (26mm, 14.48 gm, 11h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon) on two sides; wavy line above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 166,92 (these dies). Hendin 1413. Very Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (26mm, 14.85 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon) on two sides; wavy line above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 167,93 (these dies). Hendin 1413. Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Ex C. Kaufman by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (26mm, 14.07 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon) on two sides; wavy line above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 167,94.3 (this coin). Hendin 1413. Traces of previous coin. About Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 123.
Ex Beit Mirsim Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (26mm, 15.07 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; wavy line above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 168,95 (these dies). Hendin 1413. Traces of previous coin, and some flatness due to this. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela (26mm, 14.16 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon) on two sides; wavy line above facade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); lulav with etrog at l. Mildenberg 168,96 (these dies). Hendin 1413. Samuels 125 (this coin). Struck upon an Antioch tetradrachm of Nero, whose profile is clear on the reverse at 4 o'clock, the eagle's wings are clear at 8-10 o'clock on the obverse. Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 2.88 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). ÖCÃM• (Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); palm branch. Mildenberg 203.61 (these dies). Hendin 1416. TJC 279b. AJC II 274,62b. Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18.5mm, 3.34 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). ÖCÃM•(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); palm branch. Mildenberg 203.62.10 (this coin). Hendin 1416. TJC 279b. AJC II 274,62b. Superb.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 155.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.44 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). ÖCÃM•(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); palm branch. Mildenberg 204.63 (these dies). Hendin 1416. TJC 279b. AJC II 274,62b. Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 2.78 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). ÖCÃM•(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); palm branch. Mildenberg 204,64 (these dies). Hendin 1416. TJC 279c. AJC II 274,62b. Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.37 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). ÖCÃM•(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); palm branch. Mildenberg 204.64 (these dies). Hendin 1416. TJC 279c. AJC II 274,62c. Traces of previous coin. About Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-9/10-1989 (Jascha Heifitz Collection II), 2894.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.21 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). ÖCÃM•(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); palm branch. Mildenberg 205.65.8 (this coin). Hendin 1416. TJC 279d. AJC II 274,62d. Traces of previous coin. Good Very Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.75 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). ÖCÃM•(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); palm branch. Mildenberg 206.66 (these dies). Hendin 1416. TJC 279c (these dies). AJC II 274,62c (these dies). Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-9/10-1989 (Jascha Heifitz Collection II), 2897.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.45 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). ÖCÃM•(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); trumpets upright, dot between. Mildenberg 206.67 (these dies). Hendin 1417. TJC 276b (these dies). AJC II 273,59b. Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.24 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). ÖCÃM•(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); trumpets upright, dot between. Mildenberg 207.68.1 (this coin, only example listed). Hendin 1417. TJC 276b. AJC II 273,59b. Struck on a denarius of Vespasian whose profile faces 7 o'clock on the reverse. The only known coin struck from this die pair. Extremely Fine.

Ex Leu Numismatics 91, 5-10/11-2004, 371.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.34 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). ÖCÃM• (Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 208,72 (these dies). Hendin 1418. TJC 283b. AJC II 274, 66b. Very Fine.

Ex C. Kaufman by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 2.81 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). ÖCÃM•(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 209,73 (these dies). Hendin 1418. TJC 283b. AJC II 274,66b. Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.08 gm, 2h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). ÖCÃM•(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 209,74 (these dies). Hendin 1418. TJC 283b. AJC II 274,66b. Samuels 127 (this coin)Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 2.92 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). ÖCÃM•(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 210,75 (these dies). Hendin 1418. TJC 283b. AJC II 274,66b. Traces of previous coin. Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.42 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). ÖCÃM•(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 210.76 (these dies). Hendin 1418. TJC 283b. AJC II 274,66b. Traces of previous coin. Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.76 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). ÖCÃM•(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 212,80 (these dies). Hendin 1418. TJC 283b. AJC II 274,66b. Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.13 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). ÖCÃM•(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 212,80 (these dies). Hendin 1418. TJC 283b. AJC II 274,66b. Traces of previous coin. Very Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.22 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). ÖCÃM•(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 212.80 (these dies). Hendin 1418. TJC 283b. AJC II 274, 66b. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.44 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). ÖCÃM•(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 213,81 (these dies). Hendin 1418. TJC 283b. AJC II 274,66b. Struck upon a drachm or denarius, emperor's profile seen at 3 o'clock on obverse. Very Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.46 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). ÖCÃM•(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 213,82 (these dies). Hendin 1418. TJC 283b. AJC II 274, 66b. Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR irregular zuz (19mm, 2.55 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). [ÖCÃM•] (Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Types and legends are crude. Mildenberg 290.1 (this coin, unique specimen). Irregular issue. Unique specimen. Fair/Fine.

Ex C. Kaufman by private treaty.
Ex S. Moussaieff.
Ex Idna Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR irregular zuz (18mm, 2.06 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). (Sim[on]) CM§ (Simon) bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a leaf to the left and a tendril to the right / ML§, T,RxL (for the freedom of [Jer]usalem); palm branch. Types and legends are crude. Mildenberg 290,246 (these dies, three listed). TJC 282 (these dies). AJC II 274,65 (these dies). Irregular issue. Extemely Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.06 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). ÖCÃM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / L§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusal[em]); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 215,84 (these dies). Hendin 1419. TJC 272. AJC II 273,55. Good Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.29 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). .CEM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom, there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML[§,Ry T],RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); palm branch. Mildenberg 219,91 (these dies). Hendin 1420. TJC 279a. AJC II 274,62a. Traces of previous coin. Good Very Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 6-2-1952, 4519.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (20mm, 3.27 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). .CEM§ (Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom, there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry T,R[xL] (for the freedom of Jerusalem); palm branch. Mildenberg 224,103 (these dies). Hendin 1420. TJC 279a. AJC II 274,62a. Struck upon a Roman denarius, Latin legend at 6-7 o'clock on obverse and 5 o'clock on reverse. Good Very Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-9/10-1989 (Jascha Heifitz Collection II), 2899.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.20 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). .CEM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom, there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML[§,Ry T],RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); palm branch. Mildenberg 224,103 (these dies). Hendin 1420. TJC 279a. AJC II 274,62a. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.16 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). .CEM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom, there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); two trumpets upright, dot between. Mildenberg 219,90 (these dies). Hendin 1421. TJC 276a (these dies). AJC II 273,59a (these dies). Struck upon a Roman denarius, back of emperor's head at 3 o'clock on obverse, Latin letters at 12-1 o'clock reverse. Good Very Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 164.
Ex C. Kaufman by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.14 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). .CEM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom, there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 216,85.27 (this coin). Hendin 1422. TJC 283a (these dies). AJC II 274,66a (these dies). Extremely Fine.

Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 2.64 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). .CEM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom, there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 217,86 (these dies). Hendin 1422. TJC 283a. AJC II 274, 66a. Good Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.14 gm, 2h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). .CEM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom, there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry [T,Rx]L (for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., no willow branch. Mildenberg 218,88 (these dies). Hendin 1422. TJC 284a (these dies). AJC II 274,67a. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.31 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). .CEM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom, there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 219,89.2 (this coin, three listed). Hendin 1422. TJC 283a. AJC II 274,66a. Rare die pairing. Good Very Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-10-1992 (Bromberg II), 482
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.53 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). .CEM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom, there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 224,104 (these dies). Hendin 1422. TJC 283a. AJC II 274,66a. Extremely Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.42 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). .CEM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom, there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 225,105.5 (this coin). Hendin 1422. TJC 283a. AJC II 274,66a. Traces of previous coin. Very Fine.

Ex C. Kaufman by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 2.62 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). .CEM§ (Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom, there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section /ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 226,106 (these dies). Hendin 1422. TJC 283a. AJC II 274,66a. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.44 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). .CEM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom, there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 226,107 (these dies). Hendin 1422. TJC 283a. AJC II 274,66a. Traces of previous coin. Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.14 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). .CEM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom, there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 227,109 (this coin). Hendin 1422. TJC 283a (these dies). AJC II 274,66a (these dies). Struck upon a denarius of Vespasian, whose profile can be seen facing 2 o'clock on the body of the jug, Latin letters at 4 o'clock on obverse. Good Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (20mm, 3.49 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). .CEM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom, there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 228,110.3 (this coin). Hendin 1422. TJC 283a. AJC II 274, 66a. Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-10-1992 (Bromberg II), 494
Ex Hess-Leu 45, 381.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.73 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). .CEM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom, there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., no willow branch. Back of emperor's head from previous coin faces 2 o'clock on reverse. Mildenberg 227,108 (these dies). Hendin 1423. TJC 284a. AJC II 274,67a. Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.01 gm, 2h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). .CEM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom, there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 220,94 (these dies). Hendin 1424. TJC 272a. AJC II 273, 55a. Very Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.08 gm, 2h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). .CEM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom, there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 221,96 (these dies). Hendin 1424. TJC 272a. AJC II 273,55a. Traces of previous coin. Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.29 gm, 2h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). .CEM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom, there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 221,98 (these dies). Hendin 1424. TJC 272a. AJC II 273,55a. Traces of previous coin. Good Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (20mm, 3.08 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). .CEM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom, there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 222,99 (these dies, three listed). Hendin 1424. TJC 272a. AJC II 273,55a. Rare die pairing. Traces of previous coin. Very Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-9/10-1989 (Jascha Heifitz Collection II), 2904.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 2.84 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). .CEM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom, there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 223,101 (these dies). Hendin 1424. TJC 272a. AJC II 273,55a. Overstruck on a drachm of Arabia, Greek legend at 8-11 o'clock on reverse. Very Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR irregular zuz (18mm, 3.23 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). .CEM§ (Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom, there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Legends are crude and retrograde. Mildenberg 289,241 (these dies, four listed). TJC 273b (these dies). AJC II 273, 56b (these dies). Irregular issue. Extremely Fine.

Ex Leu Numismatics 91, 5-10/11-2004, 410.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR irregular zuz (18mm, 2.49 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). .CEM§ (Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom, there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§, T,RxL (for the freedom of [Jer]usalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Types and legends are crude. Mildenberg 288,234.1 (this coin, six listed). TJC 273a (these dies). AJC II 273,56a (these dies). Irregular issue. Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-10-1992 (Bromberg II), 546.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.26 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). /ECM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom; there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); palm branch. Mildenberg 229,115.4 (this coin). Hendin 1425. TJC 279. AJC II 274,62. Struck on a denarius of Titus or Vespasian, Latin letters at 5 o'clock obverse and 7-9 o'clock reverse. Extremely Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.61 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). /ECM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom; there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); palm branch. Mildenberg 242,136 (these dies). Hendin 1425. TJC 279 (these dies). AJC II 274,62 (these dies). Struck on a Roman denarius top of bust to 4 o'clock on obverse. Rare die pairing. Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-10-1992 (Bromberg II), 504.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 2.99 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). /ECM§ (Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom; there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / M[L§,Ry T],RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); two trumpets upright. Mildenberg 233,123 (these dies). Hendin 1426. TJC 276a. AJC II 274,59a. Struck on a drachm of Trajan with head facing 4 o'clock on reverse, Greek letters above it, and Greek letters at 1-2 o'clock on obverse. Good Very Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.44 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). /ECM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom; there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,[Ry T, ]RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); two trumpets upright, dot between. Mildenberg 234,124 (these dies). Hendin 1426. TJC 276a. AJC II 274,59a. Struck on a Roman denarius Latin letters at 8-10 o'clock obverse and 10 o'clock reverse. Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 2.88 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). /ECM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom; there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry T, Rx[L] (for the freedom of Jerusalem); two trumpets upright, dot between. Mildenberg 238,131 (these dies). Hendin 1426. TJC 276 (these dies). AJC II 274,59 (these dies). Traces of previous coin. About Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.51 gm, 11h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). /ECM§ (Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom; there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 229,113.1 (this coin, three listed). Hendin 1427. TJC 283. AJC II 274,66. Rare die pairing. Superb.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 172.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.46 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). /ECM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom; there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 230,116.3 (this coin). Hendin 1427. TJC 283. AJC II 274,66. Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 174.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.21 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). /ECM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom; there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 239,133.2 (this coin). Hendin 1427. TJC 283. AJC II 274,66. Traces of previous coin. Superb.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 183.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.39 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). /ECM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom; there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry[T, ]RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 239,133 (these dies). Hendin 1427. TJC 283. AJC II 274,66. Struck on a Roman denarius, profile facing 3 o'clock on reverse, Latin letters at 6-9 o'clock obverse. Superb.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.26 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). /ECM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom; there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / [M] L§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., no willow branch. Mildenberg 238,132 (these dies). Hendin 1428. TJC 284 (these dies). AJC II 275,67 (these dies). Struck upon a denarius of Hadrian, his profile faces 4 o'clock on obverse. Extremely Fine.

Ex Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.31 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). / ECM§ (Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom; there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 232,121 (these dies). Hendin 1427. TJC 283. AJC II 274, 66. Extremely Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.49 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). /ECM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom; there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section /ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 228,112.12 (this coin). Hendin 1429. TJC 272c. AJC II 273,55c. Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 171.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.12 gm, 11h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). /ECM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom; there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section /ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 231,114 (these dies). Hendin 1429. TJC 272c. AJC II 273, 55c. Traces of previous coin. Very Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.49 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). /ECM§ (Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom; there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 231,117 (these dies). Hendin 1429. TJC 272c. AJC II 273, 55c. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19.5mm, 3.36 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). /ECM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom; there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section /ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 231,118.5 (this coin, five listed). Hendin 1429. TJC 272. AJC II 273,55c. Struck upon a denarius of Hadrian (BMC 122) with clear head to 3 o'clock on reverse and Latin from 6-9 on obverse. Good Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.51 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). /ECM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom; there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section /ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 231,119 (these dies). Hendin 1429. TJC 272. AJC II 273,55c. Traces of previous coin. About Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.21 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). /ECM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom; there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section /ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 235,127.2 (this coin, four listed). Hendin 1429. TJC 272c (these dies). AJC II 273,55c (these dies). Traces of the previous coin and scratches on obverse. Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 180.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.40 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). /ECM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom; there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section /ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 236,130 (these dies). Hendin 1429. TJC 272c (these dies). AJC II 273,55c (these dies). Traces of the previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.47 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). /ECM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom; there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / [ML§],Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 236,130 (these dies). Hendin 1429. TJC 272c (these dies). AJC II 273,55c (these dies). Struck on a Trajan denarius, his portrait faces four o'clock on obverse, Latin letters at 7-8 o'clock on reverse. About Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (21mm, 3.49 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). /ECM§(Simon) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom; there are a pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section /ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 243,137.6 (this coin, six listed). Hendin 1429. TJC 272c. AJC II 273,55c. Top of head from previous coin, drachm or denarius, faces 4 o'clock on obverse. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.24 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); palm branch. Mildenberg 246,145.2 (these dies). Hendin 1430. TJC 281 (these dies). AJC II 274,64 (these dies). Superb.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (20mm, 3.11 gm, 7h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); palm branch. Mildenberg 247,148 (these dies). Hendin 1430. TJC 281. AJC II 274,64. Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 2.12 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,R[y] T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); palm branch. Mildenberg 247,149 (these dies). Hendin 1430. TJC 281. AJC II 274,64. Traces of previous coin. Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (20mm, 3.16 gm, 7h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,C[M§] (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML[§],Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); palm branch. Mildenberg 249,151 (these dies, two listed). Hendin 1430. TJC 281. AJC II 274,64. Struck on a denarius of Trajan, Latin legend and back of his head at 7-11 o'clock on reverse, Latin legend 7-10 o'clock on reverse. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.13 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); palm branch. Mildenberg 260,170 (these dies). Hendin 1430. TJC 281. AJC II 274,64. Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.43 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); palm branch. Mildenberg 261,171 (these dies). Hendin 1430. TJC 281. AJC II 274,64. Struck on a denarius of Hadrian whose profile faces 8 o'clock on obverse, his name 1-4 o'clock, Latin letters at 3-4 o'clock on reverse. Extremely Fine/Very Fine.

Ex Maltiel-Gerstenfeld by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR irregular zuz (19.5mm, 3.24 gm, 1h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simo[n]); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left / [ML§],Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jeru[salem]); palm branch. Types and legends are crude. Mildenberg 292, 261.1 (this coin, two listed). Irregular coinage. Legends from previous coin at 10-1 o'clock obverse, 3 o'clock reverse. Very Fine.

Ex J. Vinchon 6-30-1978, 102.
Ex NFA 4-19-1960 (Edward Gans), 444.
Ex Naville Ars Classica V, 2863.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR irregular zuz (20mm, 3.27 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD).ÖCM§ (Simo[n]); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); palm branch. Types and legends are crude. Mildenberg 293, 265.9 (these dies, six listed). Hendin 1430a (these dies). Irregular coinage. Good Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 2.96 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); two trumpets upright. Mildenberg 249,152 (these dies). Hendin 1431. TJC 277. AJC II 274,60a. Traces of previous coin. Good Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.10 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); two trumpets upright, dot between. Mildenberg 250,153 (these dies). Hendin 1431. TJC 277. AJC II 274,60a (these dies). Struck on a Roman provincial drachm, Greek legend 10-2 o'clock on reverse. Good Very Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.39 gm, 7h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); two trumpets upright, dot between. Mildenberg 251,154.4 (this coin). Hendin 1431. TJC 277. AJC II 274, 60. Struck on a denarius of Nerva, whose profile faces 6 o'clock on reverse. Very Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-10-1992 (Bromberg II), 511.
Ex Joel Malter Auction 4, 60.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 2.42 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,Rx[L] (for the freedom of Jerusalem); two trumpets upright. Mildenberg 255,162 (these dies). Hendin 1431. TJC 277. AJC II 274,60. Samuels 128 (this coin). Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Ex Maltiel-Gerstenfeld by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.38 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); two trumpets upright. Mildenberg 274,200.3 (this coin). Hendin 1431. TJC 277a (these dies). AJC II 274,60 (these dies). Overstruck on a coin of Trajan, inscription from 6-9 o'clock on obverse and 9-12 o'clock on reverse. About Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-10-1992 (Bromberg II), 533.
Ex Hess-Leu 3-4-I963, J95.
Ex Brand Collection.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR irregular zuz (19mm, 2.75 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). [E,C]M§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); two trumpets upright, dot between. Types and legends are crude. Mildenberg 289,243 (for obverse die 16o), reverse die is similar to Kaufman pl. 135,27, but not the same die. Irregular coinage. Unpublished reverse die, unique specimen. Good Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR irregular zuz (20mm, 3.35 gm, 8h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). [E,C]M§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch / [ML§],Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); two trumpets upright, dot between. Types and legends are crude. Mildenberg 289,243 (for obverse die 16o), reverse die Kaufman pl. 135,28. Samuels 131 (this coin). Overstruck on an provincial Arabian drachm of Trajan, his profile and legend face 7 o'clock on reverse, letters at 4-5 o'clock on obverse. Irregular coinage. Unique die pairing. About Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR irregular zuz (19mm, 3.27gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,C[M§] (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch / T[,R]xL ML§,[Ry] (for the freedom of Jerusalem, inscription reversed); two trumpets upright, dot between. Types and legends are crude. Mildenberg 290,250 (these dies, two listed). Struck on an Arabian drachm of Trajan, whose bust faces 2 o'clock on obverse legend from 7 to 2 o'clock, Greek letters at 5-6 o'clock on reverse. Irregular coinage. Very rare. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR irregular zuz (19mm, 3.42 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); two trumpets upright, dot between. Types and legends are crude. Mildenberg 290,251 (these dies, one listed). TJC 278a. AJC II 274,61a. Second known specimen. Irregular coinage. Good Very Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR irregular zuz (18.5mm, 3.37 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch / T,RxL ML§,Ry (for the freedom of Jerusalem, inscription reversed); two trumpets upright. Types and legends are crude. Mildenberg 291,252.2 (this coin, two listed). TJC 278b (this coin). AJC II 274,61b (this coin). One of two known specimens. Irregular coinage. Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 222.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR irregular zuz (20mm, 3.50 gm, 7h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); two trumpets upright, dot between. Types and legends are crude. Mildenberg 291,253.1 (this coin, one listed). TJC 278 (this coin). AJC II 274,61 (this coin). Irregular coinage. Unique specimen. Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 223.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR irregular zuz (20mm, 3.48 gm, 12h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). [E],C[M§] ([Sim]o[n]); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch / [ML§,]Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); two trumpets upright, dot between. Types and legends are crude, partly retrograde. Mildenberg 291,256.1 (this coin, one example) Irregular coinage. Unique specimen. Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 224.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR irregular zuz (20mm, 3.35 gm, 8h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch / T,RxL ML§,Ry (for the freedom of Jerusalem, inscription reversed); two trumpets upright. Types and legends are crude. Mildenberg -. Samuels 132 (this coin). Irregular coinage. Superb.

This is the only known example of either of the dies used to strike this irregular coin.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.25 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 251,156.15 (this coin). Hendin 1433. TJC 285 (these dies). AJC II 275,68 (these dies). Good Very Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.07 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM[§] (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / M[L§],Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 252,157 (these dies, three listed). Hendin 1433. TJC 285. AJC II 275,68. Struck upon a drachm of Trajan, Greek legend at 7-11 o'clock reverse. Rare die pairing. About Extremely Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.25 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 252,158 (these dies, one listed). Hendin 1433. TJC 285. AJC II 275,68. Struck upon a drachm of Trajan, Greek legend at 7-11 o'clock reverse. Extremely rare die pairing. Good Very Fine.

Ex C. Kaufman by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (20mm, 3.43 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 255,163 (these dies). Hendin 1433. TJC 285. AJC II 275, 68. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.11 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 269,191 (these dies, three listed). Hendin 1433. TJC 285. AJC II 275,68. Traces of previous coin. Very rare die pairing. Good Extremely Fine.

Ex C. Kaufman by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.48 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 271,195 (these dies). Hendin 1433. TJC 285. AJC II 68. Attractive light golden toning. Superb.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.28 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM[§] (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / M[L§],Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., willow branch on r. Mildenberg 270,194 (these dies). Hendin 1433. TJC 285. AJC II 275,68. About Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.39 gm, 7h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., no willow branch. Mildenberg 251,155 (these dies). Hendin 1434. TJC 286. AJC II 275, 69. Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.23 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., no willow branch. Mildenberg 256,164 (these dies). Hendin 1434. TJC 286 (these dies). AJC II 275,69 (these dies). Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.39 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); fluted jug, handle on l., no willow branch. Mildenberg 268,188 (these dies). Hendin 1434. TJC 286. AJC II 275,69. Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.18 gm, 7h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T, [R]xL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 244,139.11 (this coin). Hendin 1435. TJC 274 (this coin). AJC II 273,57 (this coin). Struck on a denarius Trajan, back of head and Latin facing 2 o'clock on reverse, Latin letters at 2-3 o'clock on obverse. Very Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 187.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.39 gm, 7h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM
[•] (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / [ML§],Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 245,142 (these dies, four listed). Hendin 1435. TJC 274. AJC II 273,57c. Struck on a denarius of Hadrian whose head faces 12 o'clock on obverse, Latin legend clear 12-2 o'clock on reverse. Rare die pairing. About Very Fine.

Ex C. Kaufman by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.19 gm, 7h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,[R]xL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 245,143 (these dies). Hendin 1435. TJC 274. AJC II 273, 57. Traces of previous coin. Good Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.32 gm, 7h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / L§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusal[em]); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 246,144.2 (this coin, six listed). Hendin 1435. TJC 274c (these dies). AJC II 273, 57c (these dies). Struck on a denarius of Vespasian or Titus, emperor's profile clear facing 6 o'clock on reverse on body of lyre. Very Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 189.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.
Ex J. Schulman 270, 2140.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.47 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 253,159 (these dies). Hendin 1435. TJC 274. AJC II 273,57a. Traces of previous coin. Very Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.32 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 253,160 (these dies). Hendin 1435. TJC 274. AJC II 273,57a. Struck on a denarius of Hadrian whose profile is seen on reverse on lyre facing 6 o'clock. Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.49 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / LML§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 264,178 (these dies). Hendin 1435. TJC 274a. AJC II 273,57a. Traces of previous coin About Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-9/10-1989 (Jascha Heifitz Collection II), 2096.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.30 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 261,172 (these dies). Hendin 1435. TJC 274. AJC II 273,57a. Good Extremely Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (20mm, 3.36 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 262,173 (these dies, three listed). Hendin 1435. TJC 274. AJC II 273,57a. Rare die pairing. Good Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.09 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 262,174 (these dies). Hendin 1435. TJC 274a (these dies). AJC II 273,57a (these dies). Struck upon a Roman denarius, probably Vespasian, back of head at 12 o'clock obverse, Latin letters at 5-7 o'clock reverse. Good Very Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 2.98 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 263,176.2 (this coin). Hendin 1435. TJC 274. AJC II 273,57a. Good Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 200.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.41 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 263,177.2 (this coin, five listed). Hendin 1435. TJC 274. AJC II 273,57a. Good Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 201.
Ex J. Schulman 270, 2139.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (20mm, 2.92 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 264,181.4 (this coin). Hendin 1435. TJC 274. AJC II 273,57a. Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-10-1992 (Bromberg II), 523.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18.5mm, 3.23 gm, 7h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 265,182.2 (this coin). Hendin 1435. TJC 274. AJC II 273,57a. Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 202.
Ex Hess-Leu 3-4-I963, J82.
Ex Brand Collection.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (20mm, 3.51 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 265,183.11 (this coin). Hendin 1435. TJC 274. AJC II 273,57a. Traces of previous coin. Extremely Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.
Ex El. Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.16 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 266,186 (these dies). Hendin 1435. TJC 274. AJC II 273,57a. Traces of previous coin. Good Extremely Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (20mm, 3.54 gm, 7h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,[RxL] (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 272,196.4 (this coin). Hendin 1435. TJC 274. AJC II 273,57a. Struck on a Trajan denarius, Latin letters at 10-2 o'clock on obverse and 5-7 o'clock on reverse. About Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-10-1992 (Bromberg II), 531.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.47 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 275,201 (these dies). Hendin 1435. TJC 274. AJC II 273,57a. Very Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.04 gm, 8h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 276,203 (these dies). Hendin 1435. TJC 274. AJC II 273,57a. Struck on a drachm or denarius, the emperor's profile faces 6 o'clock on the body of the lyre. Good Extremely Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.14 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,R[xL] (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 278,204 (these dies). Hendin 1435. TJC 274. AJC II 273,57a. Extremely Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.31 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 279,205 (these dies). Hendin 1435. TJC 274. AJC II 273, 57a. Extremely Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.23 gm, 7h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 279,206.7 (this coin). Hendin 1435. TJC 274b. AJC II 273,57b. Struck on a Roman denarius, Latin legend from 12-4 o'clock on obverse and 2-4 o'clock reverse. About Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 210.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.46 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / [ML]§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 280,207.4 (this coin). Hendin 1435. TJC 274. AJC II 273,57a. Struck on a Roman denarius, Latin legend at 10 o'clock on obverse. Good Very Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-10-1992 (Bromberg II), 536.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.08 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 280,208 (these dies). Hendin 1435. TJC 274. AJC II 273, 57c. Good Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (20mm, 3.44 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 281,209 (these dies). Hendin 1435. TJC 274. AJC II 273, 57a. About Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.12 gm, 7h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 281, 210 (these dies). Hendin 1435. TJC 274. AJC II 273, 57a. Struck on a drachm of Trajan, legends at 10-12 on obverse and 8-10 on reverse. Good Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.21 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 282, 211 (these dies, six listed). Hendin 1435. TJC 274. AJC II 273, 57a. Traces of previous coin. Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.36 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 282,212.3 (this coin). Hendin 1435. TJC 274. AJC II 273,57a. Traces of previous coin. Good Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 212.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.31 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 282, 213 (these dies). Hendin 1435. TJC 274. AJC II 273, 57a. Traces of previous coin. Very Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 2.94 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 284, 215 (these dies, three listed). Hendin 1435. TJC 274. AJC II 273, 57a. Emperor's bust from previous coin faces 12 o'clock on reverse. Rare die pairing. Extremely Fine.

Ex C. Kaufman by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (18mm, 3.15 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,C[M§] (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / M[L§,R]y T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 284, 216 (these dies). Hendin 1435. TJC 274. AJC II 273, 57a. Traces of previous coin. Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz (19mm, 3.24 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 285, 219 (these dies, two listed). Hendin 1435. Emperor's profile from previous coin faces 3 o'clock on reverse, no legend visible, could be Domitian or Galba. Rare die pairing. Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR irregular zuz (18mm, 2.62 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). VCM•(Simo[n]); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§,R T,RxL(for the freedom of [Je]rusalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 288,233 (these dies, one listed). Samuels 130 (this coin). Far superior to the single specimen listed by Mildenberg. Extremely rare irregular issue. Good Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR irregular fouree zuz (18mm, 2.25 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). CM§ (Sim[on]); bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to the right / ML§, T,RxL (for the freedom of [Jer]usalem); elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Types and legends are crude. Mildenberg 288,236.2 (this coin, two listed). Irregular issue, extremely rare and of great numismatic interest. Very Fine.

Ex A. Bromberg by private treaty.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE middle bronze (21mm, 11.03 g, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates / ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); vine leaf on tendril. Hendin 1437. Mild. 319,100 (same dies). TJC 291. AJC II 275,74. Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE middle bronze (27mm, 9.12 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E[,C]M§ (Simon); seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates / ML§,[Ry T,R]xL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); vine leaf on tendril. Mildenberg 320, 107 (these dies). Hendin 1437. TJC 291. AJC II 275,74. Rogers 57,98c, pl VII,3 (this coin). Overstruck on a coin of Hadrian struck at Gaza, year BeP (131/2 AD) (BMC pl. XV,14; Ros 60); clear profile of Tyche with heifer and date facing 5 o'clock on obverse, Greek on reverse 7-8 o'clock. Good Very Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 252.
Ex Sotheby 25 X 84 (Brand, part 7) lot 233.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE middle bronze (24mm, 12.50 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates / L§,[Ry T, ]RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); vine leaf on tendril. Mildenberg 325, 134 (these dies, one listed). Hendin 1437. TJC 291. AJC II 275,74. Samuels 133 (this coin). Dark green patina, earthen highlights. Good Very Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE middle bronze (25mm, 11.27 gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§ (Simon); seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates / L§[,Ry T,Rx]L (for the freedom of Jerusalem); vine leaf on tendril. Mildenberg 327, 142 (these dies, two listed). Hendin 1437. TJC 291. AJC II 275,74. Overstruck on a coin of Hadrian struck at Gaza, year ΓeP (132/3 AD) (Ros 63); Gaza mintmark and date clear at 8-10 o'clock obverse, back of Hadrian's head and Greek to 6 o'clock on reverse. Light brown patina, earthen highlights. Extremely Fine.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE small bronze (18.5mm, 3.48 gm, 6h). Hybrid third and first year (134/135 AD). EU,:U R\CLA (Eleazar the priest) across fields; seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates / L§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusal[em]); bunch of grapes with branch and small leaf. Mildenberg 331,155 (these dies). Hendin 1438 (these dies). TJC 300 (these dies). AJC II 276,79 (these dies). Samuels 134 (this coin). Rare. About Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-9/10-1989 (Jascha Heifitz Collection II), 2940.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE small bronze (18mm, 4.91 g, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). ML§.Ry (Jerusalem) across fields; seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates ML§,Ry T,RxL (for the freedom of Jerusalem); bunch of grapes with branch and small leaf. Hendin 1439. Mild. 332,156 (same dies).TJC 301. AJC II 276,80. Very Fine plus.

Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AE small bronze (19mm, 5.91gm, 6h). Undated third year (134/135 AD). E,CM§(Simon); across fields; seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates / L§,Ry T,RxL(for the freedom of Jerusalem); bunch of grapes with branch and small leaf. Mildenberg 333,159 (these dies). Hendin 1440. TJC 302a (these dies). AJC II 276,81a (these dies). Brown patina. Extremely Fine.

Vespasian (AD 69 - 79). AE (21mm, 6.71 gm, 11h). Caesarea Maritima. AΥTOKP OΥ EΣΠAΣIANOΥ (of Emperor Vespasian); laureate head of Vespasian to r. / ΙΟΥΔΑΙΑΣ ΕΑΛWKΥAΣ (Judaea captured); Nike stands r. with l. foot on helmet; she writes with r. hand on shield hanging from palm tree. Hendin 1445. TJC 380. AJC II, 288,1. RPC II,2310. Rare. About Very Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 1275.

Titus (AD 79 - 81). AE (20mm, 7.67 gm, 12h). Caesarea Maritima. AΥTOKP TITOΣ KAIΣAP (of Emperor Titus Caesar); laureate head of Titus to r. / ΙΟΥΔΑΙΑΣ ΕΑΛWKΥAΣ (Judaea captured); Nike stands r. with l. foot on helmet; she writes AΥT T KAIC with r. hand on shield hanging from palm tree. Hendin 1446. TJC 381. AJC II, 288,2. RPC II,2311. Light tooling both sides, brown patina. Good Very Fine.

Titus (AD 79 - 81). AE (20mm, 7.87 gm, 12h). Caesarea Maritima. AΥTOKP TITOΣ KAIΣAP (of Emperor Titus Caesar); laureate head of Titus to r. / ΙΟΥΔΑΙΑΣ ΕΑΛΩKΥAΣ (Judaea captured); Nike stands r., writing on shield supported by her knee, palm tree at r. Hendin 1447. TJC 382. AJC II, 289,3. RPC II,2312. Brown patina. Extremely Fine.

Titus (AD 79 - 81). AE (25mm, 12.57 gm, 12h). Caesarea Maritima. AΥTOKP TITOΣ KAIΣAP; laureate head of Titus to r. / IOΥΔAIAΣ EAΛWKΥIAΣ (Judaea captured); trophy, Judaea sits mourning l. below l., her hands tied, shield to r. of trophy. Hendin 1449. TJC 384. AJC II, 289,5. RPC II,2313. Cleaned, dark patina. Good Very Fine.

Domitian (AD 81 - 96). AE (25mm, 17.72 gm, 12h). Caesarea Maritima. [IMP DOM]ITIANVS CAESAR DIVI F AVG; laureate head of Domitian to r. / DIVOS T AVG; Titus in military dress stands and faces front holding spear in r. hand and parazonium in l. Hendin 1451. TJC 387. AJC II, 290,2. RPC II,2301. Rare. Dark brown patina. Good Very Fine.

Domitian (AD 81 - 96). AE (11mm, 1.26 gm, 12h). Caesarea Maritima. IMP DOMITIANVS CAESAR DIVI F AVG; laureate head of Domitian to r. / Rudder. Hendin 1453. TJC 381. AJC II, 290, 4. RPC II, 2303. Rare. Brown patina. About Very Fine.

Domitian (AD 81 - 96). AE (25mm, 10.46 gm, 12h). Caesarea Maritima. DOMITIANVS CAES AVG GERMANICVS; laureate head of Domitian to l. / Minerva in flowing gown advances l. holding trophy in r. hand and shield and spear in l. Hendin 1455. TJC 392. AJC II, 291, 7. RPC II, 2305. Dark green patina. About Extremely Fine.

Domitian (AD 81 - 96). AE (28m, 16.19 gm, 1h). Caesarea Maritima. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TR P XI; radiate head of Domitian to r. / IMP XXI COS XVI CENS P P P; seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Hendin 1458. TJC 394. AJC II, 291, 9. RPC II,2307. Samuels 140 (this coin). About Extremely Fine.

Domitian (AD 81 - 96). AE (24mm, 16.19 gm, 1h). Caesarea Maritima. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM TR P XII; laureate head of Domitian to r. / IMP XXIII COS XVI CENS P P P; Victory in flowing gown advances l., holding wreath in r. hand and small trophy in l. Hendin 1459. TJC 395. AJC II 291,10. Samuels 141 (this coin). Smooth, glossy brown patina. Extremely Fine.

Tenth Roman Legion (late 1st - early 2nd cens. AD). AE (20mm, 5.26 gm, 12h). LXF above boar, dolphin between its legs, all within rectangular countermark / Head in a rectangular countermark. This appears to have been struck upon a Titus coin from at Caesarea, Samaria. Hendin 1609 for this countermark. Barag pl. IX, 9 (this coin), with head. Main countermark is VF, coin and second countermark are fair.

Tenth Roman Legion (late 1st - early 2nd cens. AD). AE (23 X 25mm, 15.45 gm, 12h). Sebaste, Samaria. Laureate head of Domitian r. / Tyche standing to left. LXF countermark in rectangular punch. Hendin 1613a. Sofaer pl. 61,3. Ros. III 54,3. Countermark is Very Fine coin is fair to Fine.

Vespasian (AD 69 - 79). AV aureus (20mm, 7.13 gm, 6h). Undated c. AD 71, Lugdunum (Lyon). IMP CAES VESPAS AVG PM TR P IIII P P COS IIII; laureate head of Vespasian to r. / DE IVDAEIS; trophy. Hendin 1476. Calico 627. RIC II 143,1179. Cohen, 378,139. BMC II 182,402. Scarce. Previously mounted. Fine.

Vespasian (AD 69 - 79). AR denarius (19mm, 3.42 gm, 12h). Undated c. AD 21 December 69-early 70, Rome. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; laureate head of Vespasian to r. / IVDAEA in exergue; mourning Jewess sits on r. to r. of trophy, head resting on hand. Hendin 1479. RIC 58, 2. Cohen 226. BMC 35. Samuels 144 (this coin). Extremely Fine.

Ex. Superior Galleries (Grover) 12-6-1986, 1812.

Vespasian (AD 69 - 79). AR denarius (19mm, 3.45 gm, 6h). AD 72-73, Antioch. IMP CAES VESP AVG PM COS IIII; laureate head of Vespasian to r. / VICTORIA AVGVSTI; Victory moving to r. crowns trophy with wreath. RIC 178, 1557. BMC 509. RPC 1929. Superb.

Vespasian (AD 69 - 79). AR denarius (18mm, 3.57 gm, 6h). AD 72-73, Antioch. IMP CAES VESP AVG COS IIII; laureate head of Vespasian r. / Vespasian stands in triumphal quadriga to r., holds branch in r. hand and scepter in l. Hendin 1491. RIC 178,1559. BMC 512. RPC 1931. Very rare. Extremely Fine.

Vespasian (69 - 79 AD). AE sestertius (35mm, 25.62 gm, 4h). AD 71 Rome. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM TR P P P COS III; laureate head of Vespasian to r. / IVDEA CAPTA; S C in exergue; palm tree; male captive on l., stands facing r., on r. mourning Jewess sits to r. on cuirass, arms around both figures. Hendin 1500b. RIC 71,161. BMC 543. Rare with IVDEA (vs. IVDAEA) legend. Tiber patina. Impressive Good Extremely Fine.

A truly extraordinary sestertius, with bright orichalcum (brass) surfaces. If one wanted to know what a Roman sestertius looked like "fresh from the mint," with virtually no signs of wear or the usual heavy coating of cupric oxide (patina), one need look no further than this coin. As there are no indications of tooling to remove oxides or patination, one must surmise that the coin was buried in anaerobic conditions such as might be encounted in a stream bed (hence the term "Tiber patina") or peat bog. Roman sestertii excavated from the bog sites at the fortress of Vindolanda in Northern Britain often display a similar "freshly struck" appearence.

Vespasian (69 - 79 AD). AE sestertius (35mm, 30.40gm, 12h). AD 71 Rome. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM TR P P P COS III; laureate head of Vespasian to r. / IVDEA CAPTA; S C in exergue; palm tree; male captive on l., stands facing r., on r. mourning Jewess sits to r. on cuirass, arms around both figures. Hendin 1500b. RIC 71,161. BMC 543. Samuels 146 (this coin). Rare. Beautiful and natural light green patina. Extremely Fine.

In contrast to the previous sestertius, this example displays a perfect and untouched light green patina, with no signs of even minimal cleaning, smoothing or tooling.

Vespasian (AD 69 - 79). AE sestertius (34mm, 25.16 gm, 6h). AD 71, Rome. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM TR P P P COS III; laureate head of Vespasian to r. / VICTORIA AVGVSTI; S C in exergue; Victory stands to l. of palm tree facing r., l. foot on helmet, inscribing OB CIV SER (or variant) on shield. Hendin 1507, RIC 74,221. BMC 582 var. BN 561. Tiber patina. Some deposits on obverse and pitting in fields. Good Very Fine.

Vespasian (69 - 79 AD). AE sestertius (34mm, 25.49 gm, 7h). AD 71 Tarraco. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM TR P P P COS III; laureate head of Vespasian to l. / VICTORIA AVGVSTI; S C in exergue; palm tree; mourning Jewess sits on l. (facing Victory) to r.; Victory stands on l. to r., with l. foot on helmet, inscribing on shield set on tree. Hendin 1508d var. RIC 74,226. Samuels 147 (this coin). Very rare. Dark green patina with areas of red, smoothed in fields, particularly on reverse. Wonderful portrait. Extremely Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 12-5-1991 (Bromberg I), 299.
Ex Leu 33, 3-5-1983, 36.
Ex Auktion Aes Rude 11-3-1978, 407.

Vespasian (AD 69 - 79). AE sestertius (32mm, 25.68 gm, 5h). AD 71, Rome. IMP CAES VESPAS AVG P M TR P P P COS III; laureate head of Vespasian to r. / S C in exergue; Vespasian stands l., r. foot on prow, holding Victory and vertical spear; before him Jew kneels r., holding out hands and Jewess advances r. with extended right arm holding branch, palm tree on far l. Hendin 1513, RIC 76, 249. BN 612. Samuels 148 (this coin, described as COS IIII). Some obverse roughness. Extremely rare. Good Very Fine.

Ex NFA Fall Mail Bid Sale (18 October 1990), Lot 1518.

An extraordinary depiction of the subjugation of Judaea, this sestertius depicts the Jews as actually welcoming and thanking their oppressor. While seemingly fanciful, it should be noted that many thousands of Jews benefited from, or at least were resigned to, Roman rule and did not support the rebellion.

Vespasian (AD 69 - 79). AE as (29mm, 11.59 gm, 6h). AD 71, Rome. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III; laureate head of Vespasian to r. / IVDAEA CAPTA; S C in exergue; palm tree, mourning Jewess seated on r. to r. on cuirass, head on her hand, Jewess surrounded by arms. Hendin 1554a, RIC 80, 305. BMC 192,788, pl. 36.5 (as Tarraco). Pitting in fields. Brown patina. Good Very Fine.

Vespasian (AD 69 - 79). AE as (27mm, 12.43 gm, 6h). AD 71, Rome. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS III; laureate head of Vespasian to r. / IVDEA CAPTA; S C in exergue; palm tree, mourning Jewess seated on r. to r. on cuirass, head on her hand, three shields around. Hendin 1554b, RIC 79,305. BN 580. Damage to cheek, green patina. Very Fine/Good Very Fine.

Divus Vespasian (69 - 79 AD). AV aureus (20mm, 7.33 gm, 6h). Struck by Titus, AD 80-81, Rome. DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS (outward); laureate head of Vespasian to r. / EX S C across fields; draped Victory strides l. with both hands placing shield on a trophy; mourning Jewess sits l. below. Hendin 1581. RIC 230,363. Cohen 143. BN 89. Rare. Superb.

Ex Sotheby's Zurich 11-28-1986, 29.

The death and deification of Vespasian in AD 79 was marked by an extensive commemorative coinage struck by his son and successor Titus. Chief among the regime's accomplishments so celebrated was the conquest of Judaea, figuratively depicted on the reverse of this splendid and rare gold aureus.

Titus as Caesar (79 - 81 AD). AV aureus (18mm, 7.49 gm, 12h). Undated c. AD 70, Judaea or Antioch. IMP T CAESAR VESPASIANVS; laureate head of Titus with aegis to r. / IVDAEA DEVICTA (outward from top l.); Victory stands r., l. foot on helmet, inscribes IMP T CAES on shield hanging on palm tree. Hendin 1478 (incorrectly described with bust Vespasian). RPC 1912 var. BN 384. RIC 175,1535. Nick on cheek. Lustrous Good Extremely Fine.

An unparalleled example of this extreme rarity, certainly the finest example known for the type. Aside from the outstanding state of preservation, with only a small nick on the cheek keeping it from perfection, this aureus also is the only known specimen with a complete inscription, including IMP T CAES on the shield.

Most scholars agree on a date early in AD 70 for the issue, which places it before or during the siege of Jerusalem (May-September 70). The bold claim of IVDAEA DEVICTA ("Judaea is Conquered") would thus seem to anticipate an inevitable Roman victory and complete subjugation of Judaea. However a final conclusion to the Jewish War would not come until the fall of Masada in 73.

Various mint sites have been proposed for the IVDAEA DEVICTA issues of the East, with Antioch and Tyre being most often cited. However, the most recent revision of Roman Imperial Coinage II by Carradice and Buttrey contains the following passage on page 46: "This group of aurei has a distinctive style, with elongated portraits, outward facing legends and heavily pelleted borders, which can be linked to a group of Syrian tetradrachms (RPC II, 1963-9). Stylistic links with the provincial 'Judaea Capta' coinage and other evidence points to a Judaean origin for these coins."

Titus as Caesar (79 - 81 AD). AV aureus (19mm, 6.59 gm, 6h). AD 72-73 Rome. T CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT; laureate head of Titus to r. / Titus stands in triumphal quadriga to r., holds branch in r. hand and scepter in l. Hendin 1469. RIC 84, 370. BMC 520. BN 73. About Extremely Fine.


The Triumph of Titus and Vespasian for their victory in the Jewish War was perhaps the formative event of the Flavian dynasty. Father and son were both anxious to unite the Roman people under their rule after the traumas of the Year of the Four Emperors (AD 68-69), and placed maximum emphasis on what could be viewed by some detractors as a minor victory in a desert backwater. Moreover, Rome had not seen a proper Triumph for nearly 30 years, in the reign of Claudius. A detailed description of the procession can be found in Josephus' "Wars of the Jews," book VII, chapter V.

Titus as Caesar (AD 69 - 79). AR denarius (18mm, 3.23 gm, 6h). AD 72-73, Antioch. T CAES IMP VESP PON TR POT; laureate head of Titus r. / Palm tree; on l. Titus stands r. in military dress facing r., l. foot on helmet, holding spear in r. hand and parazonium in l., on r. mourning Jewess sits to r. Hendin 1492. RIC 178,1562. RPC 1935. Extremely Fine.

Titus as Caesar (AD 79 - 81). AE sestertius (34mm, 26.61 gm, 8h). AD 72-73, Rome. T CAES VESP IMP PON TR POT COS II CENS; laureate head of Titus to r. / S C in exergue; Titus stands in triumphal quadriga to r., holds branch in r. hand and scepter in l., on side of cart is Victory to r. holding wreath. Hendin 1542. RIC 103, 611. BN 671. Samuels 151 (this coin). Extraordinary quality for this type. Natural gray-green patina. Extremely Fine.

Titus as Caesar (AD 79 - 81). AE sestertius (33mm, 26.33 gm, 6h). AD 72-73, Rome. T CAES VESPAS IMP PON TR POT COS II; laureate head of Titus to r. / VICTORIA AVGVSTI; S C in fields; Victory stands to l. of palm tree facing r., l. foot on helmet, inscribing VIC AVG on shield. Hendin 1522. RIC 88,433. BMC 38. BN 624. Dark green patina with some smoothing, especially on obverse. Extremely Fine.

Titus (AD 79 - 81). AU aureus (19mm, 7.30 gm, 6h). AD 80-81, Rome. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M (outward); laureate head of Titus to r. / TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P; male Jewish captive kneels r., hands bound behind, trophy above. Hendin 1578a. RIC 200,29. BMC 14. Edge splits, field marks obverse and reverse and slight edge damage. Extremely Fine.

Titus (AD 79 - 81). AR denarius (18mm, 3.50 gm, 6h). AD 79, Rome. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M; laureate head of Titus to r. / TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P; trophy flanked by seated captives, hands tied behind backs, female on l, male on r. Hendin 1584. RIC 206,102. BMC 37-9. BN 34. Small die defect on eye. Extremely Fine.

Titus (AD 79 - 81). AE sestertius (35.5mm, 23.63 gm, 6h). AD 80-81, Rome. IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII; laureate head of Titus to r. / IVD C[AP] across fields; S C in exergue; palm tree; mourning Jewess sits on r. to r. on pile of arms; on l. of tree mourning Jew with hands bound stands l., arms on ground. Hendin 1591. RIC 288,149. BMC 164. BN 158. Light brown patina. Good Very Fine/Very Fine.

Bithynia, Asia Minor. Titus (79 - 81 AD). AE (29mm, 13.96 gm, 6h). AYTOKPA TITOΣ KAIΣAP ΣEBAΣ YIOΣ; laureate head of Titus to r. / EΠI M MAIKIOY POYΦOY ANΘYΠATOY (in the proconsulship of M. Maecus Rufus); palm tree, on l. cuirass, two spears, and helmet; on r. two spears and shield. Hendin 1575. RIC 604. RPC II 612. Waddington Rec. Gen. pl. XXXV,10. Samuels 139 (this coin). Very rare, particularly in this state of preservation. Natural green-red patina. Extremely Fine.

This provincial Roman coin, attributed to the Koinon of Bithynia, is clearly related to the Jewish War. RPC II p. 97 notes that this coin has "...significance beyond Bithynia: the palm tree with obverse of Titus is a clear allusion to Titus' participation in the defeat of Judaea..."

Vespasian, restored by Trajan (AD 98 - 117). AV aureus (19mm, 7.12 gm, 6h). Restituion issue, c. AD 107. Rome, AD . IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian to r. / IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST; male Jewish captive kneels l., hands bound behind, trophy above. Hendin 1601 var. Calico 705 var. RIC II 312,827 var. Cohen 419,649 var. BMC III 143,703 var. Extremely Rare. Edges smoothed for mounting. Fine.

Titus, restored by Trajan (AD 98 - 117). AV aureus (19mm, 6.96 gm, 6h). Restitution issue, c. AD 107. Rome. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M; laureate head of Titus to r. / IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG GER DAC P P REST; military trophy. Hendin 1602. Calico 800. RIC II 313,831. Cohen, Titus 402. BMC III 145,19. Extremely rare. Fine.

Nerva (96 - 98 AD). AE sestertius (32mm, 23.63 gm, 6h). AD 96, Rome. IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TR P COS II P P; laureate head of Nerva to r. / FISCI IVDAICI CALVMNIA SVBLATA (the insult of the Jewish Tax has been removed); S C in fields; large palm tree with two bunches of dates. Hendin 1603. BMCRE 88. Dark green patina with minimal cleaning. Wonderful portrait! Surely among the finest known examples of this enigmatic issue. Extremely Fine.

There is ongoing discussion regarding whether this coin actually commemorates the elimination of the insult of the tax on Jews or the cessation of the insult to the Emperor of the Jews continuing to pay taxes to Jerusalem (cf. Hendin pp. 457-458). For a fascinating discussion of this coin as it relates to the separation between Judaism and early Christianity see Marius Heemstra's recent book The Fiscus Judaicus and the Parting of the Ways.

Hadrian (117 - 138 AD). AE sestertius (30mm, 22.84 gm, 12h). Rome. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P; bare, draped bust of Hadrian r. / ADVENTVI AVG IVDAEAE; S C in exergue; Hadrian, togate, stands r., raising r. hand, facing Judaea, who holds object (cup?) in l. hand, a bull alongside the altar, two children stand l. in front of Judaea holding palm, a second child stands l. behind her also holding a palm. Hendin 1604c. RIC. 893. Cohen 54. BMC 1657. Samuels 153 (this coin). Tan patina. Smoothing in fields, reverse scratches. About Very Fine.

Hadrian (117 - 138 AD). AE as (25mm, 13.25 gm, 12h). Rome. [HADRIA]NVS AVG COS III P P. bare bust of Hadrian r. / [ADVENTVI A]VG IVDAEAE; S C in exergue; Hadrian, togate, stands r., raising r. hand, facing Judaea, who holds object (cup?) in l. hand, bull alongside altar, child stands l. in front of Judaea holding palm, a second child stands l. behind her also holding a palm. Hendin 1606 var. RIC 891. Cohen 56 var. BMC 1661 var. Apparently unique with this bust type. Slightly rough surfaces, green-brown patina. Nearly Extremely Fine / Good Very Fine.

All examples of this reverse type are excessively rare in the AE as denomination. The bareheaded bust left is unpublished with this reverse.

Abila, Decapolis. Elagabalus (218 - 222 AD). AE (31.5mm, 15.96 gm, 12h). Draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus r., laureate; AYT KM AYP AV ANTWNEINO / Hexastyle temple facade with central arch and podium with stairs, flanked by two towers with doors and windows; in center, flaming altar; in front, colonnade (?); [CE] ΑΒΙΛΗ below; KOI CY on l., NIENO (of the people of Seleucia Abila in Coele-Syria) on r.; above, figure standing and date: ΑΠC (year 281 = 217/8 AD). Spijk. 21. Sofaer pl. 125,22. Dark green patina, earthen highlights. Extremely Fine.

Abila, Decapolis. Elagabalus (218 - 222 AD). AE (24mm, 10.89 gm, 12h). Draped and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus r., laureate; AYTKMAY... / Tetrastyle temple facade with central arch and podium with stairs, flanked by two towers with doors and windows; in center, flaming altar; in front, colonnade (?); E CY; on l., ΑΒΙΛ... (of the people of Seleucia Abila in Coele-Syria), below, date above: BΠC (year 282 = 218/9 AD). Spijk. 23. Ros. 23. Sofaer pl. 125, 23. Dark green patina, earthen highlights. Very Fine.

Adraa, Arabia. Commodus (177 - 192 AD). AE (29mm, 16.13 gm, 12h). Draped and cuirassed young bust of Commodus r., laureate; AVT KAI .Λ.ΑV. KOMO?ΟC / Tyche standing r. supporting labarum and resting foot on river god swimming (?); ΤΥΧΗ Α?ΡΑΗΝWN.E.BO (Tyche of the people of Adraa, year 72 = 177/8 AD). Spijk. 7 var. Sofaer pl. 126, 6. Samuels 156 (this coin). Brown patina, earthen highlights. Very Fine.

Adraa, Arabia. Valerian I (253 - 260 AD). AE (34mm, 11.01 gm, 2h). Draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian r., seen from rear, laureate; ΑΥ Κ Π ΛΙΚΙΝ ΒΑΛΕΡΙΑΝΟC CEBAC CEBA (partial) / River god (Yarmuk?) on r., reclining l., holding reed and cornucopia, leaning elbow on rock; on l., behind him, Tyche seated l., holding cornucopia, and looking at him, retrograde inscription, from r. to l., ΡΑΝWN...A? (of the people of Adraa). Spijk. 15. Sofaer pl. 127, 14. Dark green patina, earthen highlights. Very Good-Fine.

Ex Superior Galleries 5-30-1990, 6963.

Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem, renamed by Hadrian) Collection. "At Jerusalem, [Hadrian] founded a city in place of the one which had been razed to the ground, naming it Aelia Capitolina, and on the site of the temple of the god he raised a new temple to Jupiter"- Dio Cassius (Roman History LXIX, 12,1).

This is a comprehensive collection of 164 coins of Aelia Capitolina from Hadrian to (117-138 AD) through Hostilian (251 AD). Underscoring the importance of this collection, we note that 80 of these coins were used as research material and photographed for Ya'akov Meshorer's book The Coinage of Aelia Capitolina (1989). The collection was once Meshorer's own, and was acquired by the Collector around 20 years ago. When Meshorer's book was published he also included photographs of coins from both public and private collections to express his gratitude for assistance that had been provided. Most of the key rarities are the same coins illustrated in the classic book. Many coins in this collection are among the rarest and most historic coins of Jerusalem during its relatively short tenure under the name Aelia Capitolina. The coins are numbered and reverses are briefly described below. All coins marked with an asterisk (*) are illustrated in Meshorer's book. GRADE. The coins in this group grade from Very Good to Very Fine or better.

Hadrian (117-138 AD): 1*, distyle temple with the Capitoline Triad (Jupiter, Minerva, and Juno); 2*, Hadrian as founder plowing with bull and cow, legionary vexillum behind; 3*, legionary eagle on shaft; 4, boar; 5, galley; 7, Sabina bust; 8*, Aelius bust; 9* Antoninus Pius bust. Antoninus Pius (138-161 AD): 11*, hexastyle temple with Tyche-Astarte; 12, Marcus Aurelius bust; 13, Sarapis bust; 14*, Dionysos and panther; 15, she-wolf suckles twins; 16, she-wolf suckles twins on platform; 18, tetrastyle temple with Tyche; 19*, tetrastyle temple with Tyche; 20, tetrastyle temple with Tyche; 21, Tyche bust; 21, second example; 21, third example; 22, Dioscuri with eagle between; 23*, Dioscuri; 24*, Dionysos and panther; 25, Ares with spear and shield; 26*, Faustina Sr. bust; 27*, Faustina Sr. (as Diva) bust; 28, Sarapis bust; 29, 3 female figures; 30*, boar; 31*, war galley; 32*, war galley; 33*, dolphin; 34, legionary eagle; 36, Victory; 37a*, Marcus Aurelius bust; 38* Marcus Aurelius bust; 39, Faustina Jr. bust. Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD): 43, she-wolf suckles; 45*, Sarapis seated on throne, Cerberus at feet; 46, trophy of arms; 47, Tyche; 47, similar example. Marcus Aurelius & Lucius Verus (161-169 AD) (all obverses with confronted busts): 52, tetrastyle temple with Tyche; 52a*, same but cut in half; 53*, tetrastyle temple with Tyche; 54, Victory with palm branch; 54a*, similar example; 55, Tyche seated on throne; 56, Sarapis bust. Marcus Aurelius & Commodus (161-180 AD): 57*, confronted busts obverse / Sarapis bust; 59, Commodus bust; 60, Commodus on horseback. Lucius Verus (161-169 AD): 61, she-wolf suckles twins; 62a, Sarapis on throne; 63, Faustina Jr. bust; 64*, Faustina Jr. bust; 64a, Faustina Jr. bust; 65* Lucilla bust; 65a*, incused obverse on reverse. Commodus (180-192 AD): 66, Tyche bust; 67, Crispina and Lucilla clasp hands; 68*, Tyche; 69, Tyche; 70*, Dionysos and panther; 70, second example; 71, Sarapis bust; 71a, Sarapis bust; 72, tetrastyle temple with Tyche; 73, Sarapis; 73a*, Sarapis; 74, Crispina bust; 76*, Victory advancing r. Septimius Severus (193-211 AD): 78*, tetrastyle temple with Tyche and two figures; 80* Caracalla and Geta clasp hands. Septimius Severus & Julia Domna: 81a* Jugate busts obverse / Caracalla and Geta, togated, clasp hands. Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus: 82, Tyche on throne; 83, Nemesis stands l. Geta (209-211 AD): 84*, Dionysos and panther; 85, Dionysos and panther. Caracalla (211-217 AD): 86, tetrastyle temple with Tyche; 86a*, similar type; 86b* similar type; 95* (billon silver tetradrachm), eagle on thrysos with leaf between legs. Macrinus (218 AD): 96 (billon silver tetradrachm), eagle on thrysos with wine jar between legs; 102a*, tetrastyle temple with Tyche and two victories; 102b*, another example; 103, Tyche standing left; 104* Sarapis bust r. Diadumenian (217-218 AD): 99* (billon silver tetradrachm), eagle on thrysos with wine jar between legs; 106*, tetrastyle temple with Tyche and two victories; 106b*, similar example; 108*, Sarapis with scepter. Elagabalus (218-222 AD): 111*, founder plows r. with cow and bull; 113*, founder plows l. with cow and bull; 114*, she-wolf suckles twins; 115*, she-wolf suckles twins; 116*, she-wolf suckles twins; 117*, she-wolf suckles twins; 120, she-wolf suckles twins; 120a*, she-wolf suckles twins; 121*, she-wolf suckles twins; 122, Tyche crowned by victory; 123, Tyche bust; 123a*, Tyche bust; 124, Tyche bust; 125, tetrastyle temple with Tyche and two Victories; 125a, similar example; 126*, tetrastyle temple with Tyche and two Victories; 126a, similar example; 127*, Dioscuri riding horses; 128*, Emperor on horseback; 128a*, similar example; 129, Tyche stands at altar, legionary eagle; 129c*, similar example; 129d*, similar example; 129e, similar example; 130, Tyche stands at altar, column behind her, legionary eagle; 131*, Tyche stands between two legionary standards one topped by eagle, the other a boar; 133, sacred stone with eagle in relief carried by quadriga; 133a*, similar example; 133a, similar example; 133c*, similar example; 134, Sarapis bust; 135, Sarapis bust; 136, Sarapis bust; 137, Tyche seated on throne. Elagabalus & Severus Alexander (221-222 AD) (jugate busts obverse): 139*, Severus Alexander young bust; 140*, Emperor on horseback; 140, similar example; 140a*, similar example; 141*, Elagabalus and Severus Alexander clasp hands; 141, similar example; 142*, Tyche stands at altar, legionary eagle on standard; 142a*, similar example; 143, sacred stone with eagle in relief carried by quadriga; 143, similar example. Aquilia Severa, second and fourth wife Elagabalus (220-222 AD): 145, Tyche bust. Severus Alexander (222-235 AD): 148*, Tyche seated on throne; 148b, similar example; 149, similar example; 150, Tyche stands at altar, legionary eagle on standard; 151, Sarapis bust. Trajan Decius (249-251 AD): 152, Tyche stands at altar, legionary eagle on standard, Victory on column behind her; 153, Tyche stands at altar, legionary eagle on small bust in her hand, Victory on column behind her; 153b*, similar example; 155, Tyche seated on throne; 156, Herennius Etruscus and Hostilian clasp hands; 157*, city name in wreath; 158*, Tyche bust (it appears that a small pit on reverse right has been filled since photographed for Meshorer book). Herennia Etruscilla (249-251 AD): 163*, Herennius Etruscus and Hostilian (or Trajan Decius and H. Etruscus) clasp hands; 164*, city name in wreath; 165, Tyche bust. Herennius Etruscus (250-251 AD): 166*, Tyche stands at altar, legionary eagle on small bust in her hand, Victory on column behind her; 167* Sarapis bust; 168a*, she wolf suckles twins, legionary eagle above; 169*, boar with legionary eagle and vexillum with LXF above; 170*, Legionary eagle on base, topped by vexillum; 171, Zeus (?) stands, holding small bust and scepter; 172*, Tyche bust. Herennius Etruscus and Hostilian (251 AD) (jugate busts on obverse): 176, Tyche bust. Hostilian (251 AD): 179, Tyche stands at altar, legionary eagle on small bust in her hand, Victory on column behind her; 179, similar example; 180*, she-wolf suckles twins; 181, she-wolf suckles twins with legionary eagle above.

Aelia Capitolina, Judaea. Antoninus Pius (138-161 AD). AE (18mm, 4.17 gm, 12h). Draped bust of Antoninus Pius r., laureate; IMP CAES H ANTONINO / Boar standing r.; K A C (Colony of Aelia Capitolina). Mesh. 30. Ros. 19. Kad. 33. Sofaer pl.73, 36. Rare. Dark green patina, earthen highlights. Good Very Fine.

Aelia Capitolina, Judaea. Caracalla (198 - 217 AD). AR billon tetradrachm (27mm, 13.86 gm, 12h). Struck 215-217 AD. Draped Bust of Caracalla r., laureate; ΑΥΤ ΚAI ANTWNONOC CE / Eagle with spread wings standing l. on thyrsos, holding wreath in beak; between legs, wine jug; below thyrsos, bunch of grapes; ?ΗΜΑΡX ΕΞ YΠΑΤΟC Δ (power of Tribune, Consul fourth time). Mesh. 94a (this coin). Prieur 1618 (this coin, one listed). Rare. Good Very Fine.

Aelia Capitolina, Judaea. Caracalla (198 - 217 AD). AR billon tetradrachm (28mm, 11.93 gm, 5h). Draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla r., laureate, seen from front; AVT ΚΑΙ ΑΝΤWΝΙΝΟC CΕΒ / Eagle with spread wings standing l. on thyrsos, holding wreath in beak; between legs, wine jug; ?ΗΜΑΡX ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤΟC ΤΟ ? (power of Tribune, Consul fourth time). Mesh. -. Prieur 1626. Sofaer pl. 76,80. An extraordinary example of this rarity, struck on a broad, round flan and possessing complete legends! Good extremely fine.

Aelia Capitolina, Judaea. Macrinus (218 AD). AR billon tetradrachm (25mm, 13.05 gm, 12h). Draped Bust of Macrinus r., laureate; ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΟΠΛ C ΜΑΚΡΙΝΟC CΒ / Eagle with spread wings standing l. on thyrsos, holding wreath in beak; between legs, wine jug; below thyrsos, bunch of grapes; ?ΗΜΑΡX ΕΞ IY[ΠΑΤΟC ΠΠ] (power of Tribune, Consul). Mesh. 96 var. Bellinger 359 var. Prieur 1640. Dark brown find patina (making this resemble a bronze coin). Rare. Very Fine.

Aelia Capitolina, Judaea. Elagabalus (218 - 222 AD). AE (24mm, 8.03 gm, 1h). Draped bust of Elagabalus r., radiate; IMP C M AVR ANTONINVS AVG / Tetrastyle temple; within, Tyche standing l., holding bust and scepter, small Victories between outer columns; COL AEL CAP COMM (Colony of Aelia Capitolina Commodiana); in exergue: P F. Mesh. 125. Ros. 60. Sofaer pl. 78,111. Lightly smoothed, dark brown patina, earthen highlights. Very Fine.

Jerusalem. Heraclius (610 - 641 AD). AV solidus (21mm, 4.32 gm, 6h). DN HERACLIVS PP AVG; facing busts of Heraclius (l.) and Heraclius Constantine, each wearing chalmys and crown with cross. Heraclius wears short beard, cross above and between them, exergual line beneath / VICTORIA AVGeI; cross potent on three steps CONOB beneath. Sear 851. DO 188a (Alexandria). Ratto 1379-80. BN 3 (Alexandria). MIB 77 (Cyprus). Mint State.

The attribution of this scarce solidus type to Jerusalem is not universally accepted, although an Eastern mint is considered certain.

Jerusalem. Heraclius (610 - 641 AD). AE follis (32mm, 16.91 gm, 6h). DN HERAC PP AVG; crowned bust facing, with pointed beard, wearing consular robes, holding mappa and scepter with eagle / Large M, cross above, between ANNO and IIII, in exergue XC NIKA. Sear 852c. MIB pl. 14,X28. Very Rare. Dark green patina, earthen highlights. Very Fine, surely among the finest known specimens.

This remarkable follis was likely struck while Persian forces were laying siege to Jerusalem during the Byzantine-Sassanid War of AD 602-628. At some point, the East Romans changed the mint mark on copper folles struck in the city from a straightforward "Jerusalem" (IEPOCO) to "Christ Conquers" (X C NIKA), likely an attempt to rally a dispirited populace. If the reading of "Year Four" is a regnal date, it places the issue in AD 614, during the siege. An alternative theory holds that the date is an Indictional year, which would oplace the issue in AD 630/1, after the Byzantines recovered Jerusalem. The mint mark would thus mark celebration rather than defiance.

Akko-Ptolemais, Phoenicia. Ptolemy II Philadelphia (285 - 246 BC). AE (31mm, 16.47gm, 12h). Head of Zeus-Ammon r., diademed / Two eagles standing l. on thunderbolt with a pair of cornucopiae on shoulder of the eagle on the right; ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ (of Ptolemy the King), in l. field monogram of Π within Ο. Ros. 16. Sofaer pl. 3,37. Svoronos 790. Scarce. Brown patina. About Extremely Fine.

Akko-Ptolemais, Phoenicia. Pre-Colonial period. AE (24mm, 11.73gm, 12h). Jugate busts of Tyche and Zeus r. / Tyche standing on rudder l., holding cornucopia and palm branch and resting on tiller topped by aphlaston; on r., ΠΤΟΛΕ / ΜΑΕΩΝ / ΙΕΡΑΣ (of the people of Ptolemais, holy); on l., LΘ / ΑΣΥ /  (year 9 = 41/0 BC). Ros. 39. Kadman 67. Sofaer pl. 17,111. Dark green patina. Very Fine.

Akko-Ptolemais, Phoenicia. Mark Antony as Triumvir (43-32 BC). AE (26mm, 10.56 gm, 12h). Head of Antony r., surrounded by laurel wreath / Tyche standing on rudder l., holding cornucopia and palm branch and resting on tiller topped by aphlaston; on r., ΠΤΟΛΕ / ΜΑEΩΝ / ΙΕPΑΣ (of the people of Ptolemais, holy); on l., LΙΑ / ΚΑΙ ΑΣΥ (year 11) = 39/8 BC. Kadman 73. RPC I 4740. Sofaer pl. 17,118. Rare. Dark green patina. Very Fine.

Akko-Ptolemais, Phoenicia. Mark Antony and Cleopatra VII. AE (24 X 26mm, 11.82 gm, 12h). Head of Antony r., surrounded by laurel wreath / Bust of Cleopatra r.; to l.,[ΠΤΟ/ΛΕΜA]; to r., [ΙΕPΑΣ ΑΣΥΛOΥ] (of the people of Ptolemais, holy, city of asylum); in l. field, date: LΓ (year 3); in r. field, date: [IE] (year 15 = 35/4 BC). Kadman 74.RPC I 4742. Sofaer pl. 7,119. Tooled and cleaned with rough patina. About Very Fine.

Akko-Ptolemais, Phoenicia. Marc Antony with Cleopatra. AE (23mm, 17.77 g, 12h). Marc Antony head r. surrounded by laurel wreath / ΠTOΛEMAIEWN [IEP KAI AΣYΛOY IE] (of the people of Ptolemais, holy and city of Asylum); in r. field LΓ (year 3 = 43 BC) bust of Cleopatra r. Sofaer pl.7,119. RPC 4742. Very rare. Very Fine.

Akko-Ptolemais, Phoenicia. Commodus (177 - 192 AD). AE (28.5mm, 19.11 gm, 6h). Draped bust of Commodus l.; IMP C M AV COMMODVS AVG / Bust of Serapis r.; in r. field, torch; COL PTOL (colony of Ptolemais). Kadman 110. Sofaer pl. 9,149. Samuels 163 (this coin). Dark green patina. Extremely Fine.

Akko-Ptolemais, Phoenicia. Commodus (177 - 192 AD). AE (24.5mm, 14.07gm, 6h). Draped bust of Commodus l.; IMP C M AV COMMODVS / Tyche seated on rock to r., extending ears of grain towards river-god swimming at her feet; COL PTOL (colony of Ptolemais). Kadman 115. Ros 51. Sofaer pl. 9,150. Dark green patina, earthen highlights. Fine-Very Fine.

Akko-Ptolemais, Phoenicia. Commodus (177 - 192 AD). AR billon tetradrachm (26mm, 11.61 gm, 12h). Struck 215-217 AD. Head of Caracalla r., laureate; ΑΥΤ Κ ΜΑ ΑΝ ΤΩΝΙΝΟC / Eagle standing facing, head r., holding wreath in beak; between legs Zeus Heliopolites flanked by facing bulls; ?ΗΜΑΡΧ ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤΟC ΤO ? (power of Tribune, Consul fourth time). Prieur 1223. Bell. 259. Sofaer pl. 11,179. A few deposits. Rare. Extremely Fine.

Akko-Ptolemais, Phoenicia. Valerian (253 - 260 AD). AE (27.5mm, 13.63 gm, 12h). Draped bust of Valerian r., radiate; IMP C[AE LIC V]ALERIANVS AVG / Sacred tree flanked by two altars with snakes; in r. field, caduceus; COL PTOL (colony of Ptolemais). Kadman 246. Ros. 82. Sofaer pl. 1, 276. Cleaned, dark green patina, earthen highlights. Very Fine.

Anthedon, Judaea. Elagabalus (218 - 222 AD). AE (30mm, 13.76 gm, 12h). Draped bust of Elagabalus to r., laureate; [AYT] K M AYP AN[TWNINOC] / Tyche seated on chair l., holding short scepter and resting on shield between her feet; ΑΝΘΗ?ΟΝΟC [ΕΤΟΥC] ... (Anthedon year ?). Ros. 4. Sofaer-. Samuels 165 (this coin). Some pitting and silicates, brown patina, earthen highlights. Extremely rare. Fine.

Antipatris, Samaria. Elagabalus (218 - 222 AD). AE (25mm, 12.70 gm, 12h). Draped bust of Elagabalus r., laureate; [AVT] K M AVP ANTONINOC / Bust of bearded diety (Zeus or River God?) r.; M AVP ANTIΠATPIC (Marcia Aurelia Antipatris). Mesh. City Coins 151 (these dies). Samuels 167 (this coin). Cleaned, brown patina. Good Very Fine.

Ascalon, Judaea (2nd century BC). AR diobol (11mm, 1.07gm, 12h). Aphrodite head r. wearing stephane and earring, hair in chignon, border of dots / AΣ above dove standing l, monogram on l., border of dots. BMC Palestine 104,1. Rare. Good Very Fine.

Ascalon, Judaea. Municipal coinage. AE (24mm, 10.13 gm, 12h). Bearded male head r. (Ascalos?), crude style / Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt; palm branch behind shoulder; in l. field, dove; above it: AΣ (Ascalon); on r., ΘM (49 = 24/23 BC). BMC Palestine (Ascalon) 16; Cf.Ros. 8. Cf. Sofaer p. 87,33. Dark green patina, earthen highlights. Good Fine.

Ascalon, Judaea. Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AE (24mm, 10.15 gm, 12h). Head of Augustus flanked by L E / Tyche standing facing, looking l., holding tiller and small scepter; AC (Ascalon) in l. field above dove r.; on r., date: L ΘP (year 109 = 5/6 AD). Ros. 76. RPC I 4880. Dark green patina, earthen highlights. Good Fine.

Ascalon, Judaea. Antoninus Pius (138 - 161 AD). AE (22mm, 7.30 gm, 12h). Bust of Antoninus Pius r., laureate; ANTONINOC / Tyche standing facing looking l., holding scepter and aphlaston; on l., ACKAΛO (Ascalon); on r., dove l. and date: ΓΝC (253 = 149/50 AD). Cf. BMC Palestine (Ascalon) 209. Cf. Ros. 180. Cf. Sofaer pl. 95,148. Samuels 168 (this coin). Brown patina, earthen highlights. Very Fine.

Ascalon, Judaea. Caracalla (198 - 217 AD). AR billon tetradrachm (26mm, 12.36 gm, 12h). Struck 215-217 AD. Laureate bust of Caracalla r. upon eagle standing to r.; AΥT K M ANTΩNEINOC / Isis bust r. wearing hemhem crown and holding flail and scepter, upon three lions' heads; ?Η ΕΞ ΥΠΑΤΟC T ? (power of Tribune, Consul fourth time). Prieur 1655 (this coin). Bell. 375. JNG 36 (1986) p. 124,173 (this coin). Samuels 169 (this coin). Possibly unique. Extremely Fine.