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Ancient Judean Coins

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2600		Under Persian Rule, before 333 BC. AR Yehud Hemiobol (.04 g). . Hen-427. Rare, and a really choice example. Profile view of lily. Reverse: Eagle frontally displayed, head to the right; to right, Hebrew inscription ("YHD"). Hendin 427; AJC I, p. 116, 8. Sharply struck on choice metal. Reverse nicely centered, with virtually complete inscription. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2601		Hellenistic Period, after 333 BC. Yehud AR Quater Obol (0.2 g). . Hen-438. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right. Reverse: Eagle left, wings spread; Hebrew inscription at left, "Yehudah"; Mesh. AJC I, p. 117, 16. Deeply toned. The portrait die just a trifle soft. Very Fine / Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2602		Hasmonean Period. John Hyrcanus I, 134-104 BC. AE Lepton. . Hen-458. Choice and rare. Upright palm branch, flanked by Hebrew inscription in four lines on either side. Reverse: Lily, within beaded circular border, "A" monogram at left. Hendin 458; AJC I, Group O. Sharply struck and nicely centered. With black-green patina, and tan earthen highlights. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2603		Hasmonean Period. John Hyrcanus I, 134-104 BC. AE Lepton. . Hen-461. Rare this nice. Upright palm branch, flanked by Hebrew inscription in four lines on either side. Reverse: Lily, within circular border. Hendin 461; AJC I, Group T. Sharply struck, with black-brown patina, with tan earthen highlights. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 2604		Judea. Hasmonean Period. Judah Aristobulus I, 104-103 BC. AE Prutah. . Hen-465. Rare in this preservation. Hebrew inscription within wreath. Reverse: Filleted double cornucopia, pomegranate in between. Hendin 465; AJC I, Group Ja. Dark brown patina, with earthen highlights. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2605		Hasmonean Period. Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 BC. AE Prutah. . Hen-467. Lily, Hebrew inscription around, all within circular beaded border. Reverse: Anchor within circular border, Greek inscription around. Hendin 467; AJC I, Group A. Sharp strike, with better centering. Deep brown patina, with earthen highlights. Choice Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2606		Hasmonean Period. Mattathias Antigonus, 40-37 BC. AE 23 mm. (Four Prutot). . Hen-481. Double cornucopiae, Hebrew inscription around and inbetween. Reverse: Filleted ivy wreath, Greek inscription around. Hendin 481; AJC I, V4. Red, green, and dark patina, with some earthen highlights. Reverse a little off center. A little peripheral inscription weakness on obverse, but overall better than usually seen. About Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 2607		Herodian Period. Herod I, the Great, 40 B.C.-4 A.D. AE 8 Prutot. . Hen-486. An especially fine example. Tripod, with ceremonial bowl (lebes) above; Greek inscription around, date at left (year 3). Reverse: Ornamented military helmet facing, cheek plates and straps at sides; above, star, flanked by two palm branches. Hendin 486; AJC II, p. 235, 1. Finely centered and boldly struck. Dark rown-black patina, with earthen highlights. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2608		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 2609		Herodian Period. Herod I, the Great, 40 BC - 4 AD. AE Lepton. . Hen-502. Upright anchor, title in Greek around. Reverse: War galley left, within circular beaded border. Hendin 502; AJC II, p. 238. 22. A remarkably legible strike. Dark olive to brown patina, with earthen highlights. Choice Extremely Fine, for issue. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2610		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 2611		Herodian Period. Herod Archelaus, 4 BC - 6 AD. AE Prutah. . Hen-506. Scarce this nice. Prow of galley left; H P W around. Reverse: Inscription, EΘN, within wreath. Hendin 506; AJC II, p. 240, 5. An especially bold strike. Dark gray-olive patina, with earthen highlights. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $155
Lot 2612		Judea. Herodian Period. Herod Agrippa II, 56-95 AD. AE 27 mm., Year 14, struck 74/75 AD. . Hen-589a. Laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse: Tyche frontal on dais, head left, holding cornucopia, and two ears of corn in extended hand; inscription in two lines. Hendin 589a; AJC II, 251, 8. Green and red patina, with slight earthen highlights. Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2613		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 2614		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 2615		Judea. Herodian Period. Herod Agrippa II, 56-95 AD. AE 23 mm., Year 26, struck 86/87 AD. . Hen-612. Laureate and cuirassed bust of Titus right, cuirass with aegis details. Reverse: Nike alights right, holding palm branch and wreath, inscription in field. Hendin 612 var; AJC II, 254, 32. Minor striking flatness to reverse, which is a little of center. Exceptional, boldly struck portrait. Handsome deep gray-green patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2616		Judea. Herodian Period. Herod Agrippa II, 56-95 AD. AE 26 mm., Year 35, struck 95/96 AD. . Hen-631. Rare. Laureate head of Domitian right. Reverse: Tyche frontal on dais, head left, holding cornucopia, and two ears of corn in extended hand; inscription in two lines. Hendin 631; AJC II, 258, 53. Dark chocolate brown patina, with earthen highlights. Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2617		Herodian Period. Agrippa II, 56-95 AD. AE 15 mm. Year 35, struck 95/96 AD. . Hen-634. Laureate bust of Domitian right; AYTO ΔOMI at right.Reverse: Inscription and date within wreath. Hendin 634 var. (name spelled there as "ΔOM"); AJC II, p.258, 56. Well struck. Deep green patina, with earthen highlights. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2618		Procuratorial Period. Marcus Ambibulus, 9-12 AD. AE Prutah (Year 39), struck 9 AD. . Hen-636. Upright ear of barley, inscription at sides. Reverse: Palm tree of eight branches, two date clusters below; inscription: date across field below. Hendin 636; AJC II, Supp. V, 3. Dark brown and green patina, with earthen highlights. Well centered, bold strike. A handsome example. Choice Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2619		Procuratorial Period. Valerius Gratus, 15-26 AD. AE Prutah (Year 3), struck 16 AD. . Hen-641. Wreath, inscription in three lines within. Reverse: Twin cornucopiae, crossed, caduceus between; inscription and date in field. Hendin 641; AJC II, Supp. V, 10. Dark brown and red patina, with earthen highlights. Well centered and boldly struck. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 2620		Procuratorial Period. Valerius Gratus, 15-26 AD. AE Prutah (Year 3), struck 16 AD. . Hen-641. Wreath, inscription in three lines within. Reverse: Twin cornucopiae, crossed, caduceus between; inscription and date in field. Hendin 641; AJC II, Supp. V, 10. Dark brown patina, with reddish earthen highlights. Good bold strike. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2621		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 2622		Procuratorial Period. Valerius Gratus, 15-26 AD. AE Prutah (Year 5), struck 18 AD. . Hen-646. Wreath, inscription in three lines within. Reverse: Palm branch upright, insription and date in field. Hendin 646; AJC II, Supp. V, 18. Black patina, with reddish earthen highlights. Well centered and sharply struck. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2623		Procuratorial Period. Valerius Gratus, 15-26 AD. AE Prutah (Year 11), struck 24 AD. . Hen-647. Wreath, inscription in three lines within. Reverse: Palm branch upright, insription and date in field. Hendin 647; AJC II, Supp. V, 19. Black/dark green patina, with earthen highlights. Well centered and sharply struck. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 2624		Procuratorial Period. Antonius Felix, 52-59 AD. AE Prutah (Year 14), struck 54 AD. . Hen-651. Wreath tied with X, inscription in three lines within. Reverse: Two crossed palm branches; insription and date around. Hendin 651; AJC II, Supp. V, 32. Dark brown and green patina, with reddish earthen highlights. Well centered, bold strike. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2625		Procuratorial Period. Antonius Felix, 52-59 AD. AE Prutah (Year 14), struck 54 AD. . Hen-652. Two crossed narrow shields, and twin spears; inscription around. Reverse: Palm tree of six branches, two date clusters below; inscription: BRIT above, date across field below. Hendin 652; AJC II, Supp. V, 29. Dark brown and green patina, with earthen highlights. Well centered, bold strike. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. The inscription on the reverse refers to Britannicus, the younger, ill-fated son of Claudius. Coins bearing his portrait are execessively rare, and this coin offers an opportunity to acquire such with a clear name of his at a reasonable price. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2626		Procuratorial Period. Porcius Festus, 59-62 AD. AE Prutah (Year 5), struck 58/59 AD. . Hen-653. Wreath tied with X, inscription in three lines within. Reverse: Upright palm branch; inscription at sides. Hendin 653; AJC II, Supp. V, 35. Well centered, and boldly struck. Black-green patina, with earthen highlights. Coin with considerable eye appeal. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 2627		Procuratorial Period. Porcius Festus, 59-62 AD. AE Prutah (Year 5), struck 58/59 AD. . Hen-653a. Wreath tied with X, inscription in three lines within. Reverse: Upright palm branch; inscription at sides. Hendin 653a; AJC II, Supp. V, 35a. Well centered, sharp strike. Black patina, with earthen highlights. A fine example. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2628		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 2629		The Jewish War, 66-70 AD. AR Shekel (14.2 g), Year 1, struck 66/ 67 AD. . Hen-655. Choice and scarce. Omer cup with smooth rim but pearl on either side, base with pearled ends; Hebrew inscription around, date above cup. Reverse: Stem with pearled base and three pomegranates; Hebrew inscription around ("Jerusalem the Holy"). Hendin 655; AJC II, p. 259, 2. Well centered on tight module. Bold strike, on good metal. With light, artistic toning. A lovely example. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2630		The Jewish War, 66-70 AD. AR Half Shekel (6.2 g), Year 1, struck 66/ 67 AD. . Hen-656. Rare. Omer cup with smooth rim but pearl on either side, base with pearled ends; Hebrew inscription around, date above cup. Reverse: Stem with pearled base and three pomegranates; Hebrew inscription around ("Jerusalem the Holy"). Hendin 656; AJC II, p. 259, 6. Well centered, with good strike. Metal decent. With light, artistic toning. Choice example. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2631		The Jewish War, 66-70 AD. AR Shekel (14.1 g), Year 2, struck 67/ 68 AD. . Hen-659. Omer cup with pearled rim, base with projections; Hebrew inscription around, date above cup. Reverse: Stem with pearled base and three pomegranates; Hebrew inscription around ("Jerusalem the Holy"). Hendin 659; AJC II, p. 260, 8. Deeply toned, as uncovered, with original "find" patina. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2632		The Jewish War, 66-70 AD. AR Shekel (14.0 g), Year 2, struck 67/ 68 AD. . Hen-659. Omer cup with pearled rim, base with projections; Hebrew inscription around, date above cup. Reverse: Stem with pearled base and three pomegranates; Hebrew inscription around ("Jerusalem the Holy"). Hendin 659; AJC II, p. 260, 8. Perfectly centered on tight module. Bold strike, on good metal. Lightly toned, with residual luster. Very choice example. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2633		The Jewish War, 66-70 AD. AR Shekel (14.1 g), Year 2, struck 67/ 68 AD. . Hen-659. Omer cup with pearled rim, base with projections; Hebrew inscription around, date above cup. Reverse: Stem with pearled base and three pomegranates; Hebrew inscription around ("Jerusalem the Holy"). Hendin 659; AJC II, p. 260, 8. Bold strike, on good metal. Toned, as uncovered, with original "find" patina. Attractive example. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2634		The Jewish War, 66-70 AD. Year 2. AR Shekel (14.2 g), struck 67/68 AD. . Hen-659. Another lovely example. Chalice with pearled rim and raised foot, date in Hebrew above; Hebrew around. Reverse: Stem with pearled base and three pomegranates; Hebrew around. Hendin 659; AJC 260, 8. Well-centered with fine, artistic toning. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 2635		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 2636		The Jewish War, 66-70 AD. AE Prutah, Year 2, struck 67/ 68 AD. . Hen-661a. Amphora with broad rim and two handles; date around. Reverse: Vine leaf on branch; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Zion"). Hendin 661; AJC II, p. 260, 11. Dark brown to black patina, with reddish earthen highlights. With sharp, clean strike. Another choice example. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2637		The Jewish War, 66-70 AD. AE Prutah, Year 2, struck 67/ 68 AD. . Hen-661. Amphora with broad rim and two handles; date around. Reverse: Vine leaf on branch; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Zion"). Hendin 661; AJC II, p. 260, 11a. With dark green to black patina, and earthen highlights. Lovely example of the "classic" Judaean bronze. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2638		The Jewish War, 66-70 AD. AR Shekel (12.3 g), Year 3, struck 68/ 69 AD. . Hen-662. Omer cup with pearled rim, base with projections; Hebrew inscription around, date above cup. Reverse: Stem with pearled base and three pomegranates; Hebrew inscription around ("Jerusalem the Holy"). Hendin 662; AJC II, p. 261, 18. Nicely centered on fairly full flan. Bold strike, with much luster on obverse. Some porosity and light corrosion on reverse. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2639		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 2640		Judea Capta. Vespasian, 69-79 AD. AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck 69-71 AD. . Hen-759. Scarce. Laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse: Dejected Judaea, draped, sits at right of trophy; IVDAEA in exergue. Hendin 759; RIC 15-b; C. 226. Toned, with better portrait for type. Some old scratches at left reverse field. Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $121
Lot 2641		Judea Capta. Vespasian, 69-79 AD. AR Denarius, Rome mint, struck 79 AD. . Hen-767. Scarce. Laureate head of Vespasian left. Reverse: Victory alighting left, setting a shield on trophy, below which sits a Jewish captive at left. Hendin 767; RIC 115; C. 553. Coin with old toning. Fine to Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2642		Judea Capta. Vespasian, 69-79 AD. AE Sestertius, Lugdunum mint, struck 71 AD. . Hen-775. Scarce. Laureate head of Vespasian right, globe beneath neck. Reverse: Jewess seated right, under palm tree, mourning; to left of palm, Vespasian in military attire standing right, foot resting upon helmet, he holds spear and parazonium. Hendin 775; RIC 427; C. 239. Sharp strike, with choice portrait and details. Fields porous. About Very Fine. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2643		Judea Capta. Vespasian, 69-79 AD. Lot of Two AE Sestertii, Rome mint, struck 70-71 AD. . Hen-777. Both scarce to rare, and in demand historical types. Laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse: Victory standing right, foot resting on helmet, about to inscribe shield attached to palm tree; below, at right, dejected Jewess right; VICTORIA A-VGVSTI, SC in exergue. Cf. Hendin 777 for reverse; RIC 397. Other coin: Laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse: Flanking palm tree, Vespasian stands right in military attire, foot resting on helmet, holding spear and parazonium; to right of palm, dejected Jewess right, seated on cuirass, helmet and shield behind; IVDAEA CAPTA, SC in exergue. RIC 427. Lot of 2 coins. First with bold portrait, but lightly double struck on reverse; edge and obverse fields with some ancient chisel marks. Both coins with dark brown patinas and slight orichalcum highlights. First About Very Fine; second Very Good. Estimated Value $375-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $431
Lot 2644		Judea Capta. Vespasian, 69-79 AD. AE Quadrans, Rome mint, struck 71 AD. . Hen-784. Good dealer lot of more interesting material. Palm tree bearing two date clusters. Reverse: Vexillum, inscription around. Hendin 784; RIC 504. Also a provincial Judaean coin of Domitian, AE 18 mm.: Laureate head right. Reverse: Nike frontal, head left, holding palm branch and trophy. RPC II, 2306; Hendin 750. Quadrans of deep orichalcum color, on irregular flan, but scarce. Domitian black-green patina with earthen highlights. Lot of 2 coins. Quadrans near Fine; second near Very Fine. Estimated Value $175 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 2645		Judea Capta. Vespasian & Titus. Lot of Two AE Sestertii, Rome mint, struck 71-81 AD. . Hen-792. Both rare types, and affordable examples of these historic pieces. Laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse: Captive Jew stands right, hands bound, before palm tree, looking to seated Jewess right, arms in field; IVDAEA CAPTA, SC in exergue. RIC 424. Other coin: Laureate head of Titus right. Reverse: Flanking palm tree, dejected Jewess left; at right, Jew stands right, head left regardant, hands tied behind back; trophy of arms to right; IVD CAP, SC in exergue. RIC 91; Hendin 792. Lot of 2 coins. Both coins with dark brown patinas and orichalcum highlights. The coin of Titus interred with silver -- partial patina of silver oxide(?). First About Fine; second Very Good / Good. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 2646		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 2647		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 2648		Judea Capta. Titus, 79-81 AD., struck in Palestine. AE 20 mm. . Hen-743. Laureate head of Titus right. Reverse: Nike stands right, foot on helmet, inscribing shield hanging from palm tree. Hendin 743; AJC II, Supp. VII, 2. Well struck, with stylish portrait. Deep gray-olive patina, with reddish earthen highlights. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 2649		Judea Capta. Titus, 79-81 AD., struck in Palestine. AE 23 mm. . Hen-745. Scarce. Laureate head of Titus right. Reverse: Beneath trophy, Judaea in mourning kneels left, arms tied behind; to right, a shield; IOYΔAIAΣ EAΛΩKYIAΣ. Hendin 745; AJC II, Supp. VII, 5. Cleaned, now retoned. Nice Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242

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