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Sale 10
Coin and Currency Auction
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Lot 2650 |
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Lot 2651 |
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Judea Capta. Domitian, 81-96 AD., Coins of Caesarea. AE 24 mm., struck 92 AD. . Hen-747. Laureate head of Domitian right. Reverse: Nike advancing left, holding wreath in hand, trophy of arms resting on shoulder; inscription around. Hendin 747; AJC II, Supp. VIII, 10. Nicely centered, clean strike. Black patina with earthen highlights. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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Lot 2652 |
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Judea Capta. Domitian, 81-96 AD., Coins of Caesarea. AE 20 mm. . Hen-751. Laureate head of Domitian right. Reverse: Trophy of arms on post; VICTORIA AVG. Hendin 751; AJC II, Supp. VIII, 5. Pleasant medium to deep green patina, with reddish earthen highlights. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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Lot 2653 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 2654 |
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Lot 2655 |
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Judea. Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AE Large Bronze (34 mm.), Year 1, struck 132/133 AD. . Hen-677. Very rare. Hebrew inscription in three lines ("Simon Prince of Israel"), within wreath; below, rectangular incuse counterstamp, with AΔ within. Reverse: Amphora with two handles; Hebrew inscription around ("Year one of the redemption of Israel"). Hendin 677; Meshorer 3b; Mildenberger 1; for counterstamp, cf. Howgego 51, "Hadrian." Note a counterstamped Middle Bronze in Rosenberger IV, p. 82, no. 24. Pleasant dark brown-green patina with reddish-ocher highlights. Typical soft strike, although the counterstamping process may have added to the flatness. Pleasing, and nearly Very Fine.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
This is a most unusual variety to an already rare series -- in fact this being the first countermarked large Bar Kochba bronze that we've handled. The counterstamp would indicate that it was applied under the authority of Hadrian's administration, yet by its appearance the coin would seem to have endured an excessive amount of wear within a six year period. Although the striking of these coins can be notoriously uneven, perhaps, though, the coin was flattened or hammered to some extant in an attempt to deface it prior to being counterstamped. In any event, it remains a provocative item from this contentious era of Roman and Judaean history.
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$5,750 |
Lot 2656 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AE Middle bronze (25 mm.), Year 1, struck 132/33 AD. . Hen-678. A superb example from what is perhaps the most stylish dies in this series. Seven-branched palm tree, with two bunches of dates; Hebrew inscription across field ("Shim'on, Prince of Israel"). Reverse: Vine leaf on branch; Hebrew inscription around ("Year One of the Redemption of Israel"). Hendin 678; AJC II, p. 265, 5; Mild. 34. Beautifully centered and boldly struck, on slightly oval flan of good metal. Good dark gray-olive patina, with slight earthen highlights. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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$2,070 |
Lot 2657 |
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Lot 2658 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. . Hen-681. Desirable example. AE Small Bronze (20 mm), Year 1, struck 132/133 AD. "Eleazar." Palm tree of seven branches, two date clusters below; Hebrew inscription across field below ("Eleazar the Priest"). Reverse: Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around ("Year one of the redemption of Israel"). Hendin 681 var.; Mild. 147; AJC II, p. 266, 8. Clean, bold, and fully struck; with pleasing dark green/black and reddish patina, with earthen highlights. On oversized flan. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $700-UP.
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Lot 2659 |
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Lot 2660 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Sela (12.2 g), Year 2, struck 133/134 AD. . Hen-688. Very Rare. Facade of the Temple in Jerusalem with ark and scrolls; Hebrew around on two sides "Jerusalem" Reverse: Lulav with etrog at left; Hebrew inscription around ("Year two of the freedom of Israel"). Mild. 20 (only 2 cited); Hen. 688. An outstanding specimen with light grey toning and a problem-free planchet. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $4,500-UP.
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$6,038 |
Lot 2661 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt 132-135 A.D. AR Sela (14.7 g), Year 2, struck 133/134 AD. . Hen-688. Very Rare. Facade of the Temple in Jerusalem with ark and scrolls viewed from outside; Hebrew around "Jerusalem" Reverse: Lulav with etrog at left; Hebrew inscription around ("Year two of the freedom of Israel"). Mild. 25 (only 2 cited); Hen. 688. Light grey toning, traces of lustre and struck on a problem-free planchet. A simply outstanding example. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $4,500-UP.
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$6,900 |
Lot 2662 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.3 g), Year 2, struck 133/134 AD. . Hen-694. Rare, and with considerable eye appeal. Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around (Shim'on). Reverse: Chelys/lyre with three strings; Hebrew inscription around ("Year two of the freedom of Israel"). Hendin 694; Mild. 43. Clean, bold strike, with handsome medium toning. Superb, virtually Mint State.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.
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$3,450 |
Lot 2663 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (2.6 g), Year 2, struck 133/134 AD. . Hen-695. Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around (Shim'on). Reverse: Upright palm branch; Hebrew inscription around ("Year two of the freedom of Israel"). Hendin 695; Mild. 42. Perfectly centered on round flan. Some porosity, mainly on obverse. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $375 - 475.
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Lot 2664 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AE Small Bronze (19mm), Year 2, struck 133/134 AD. . Hen-710. Scarce. A handsome example. Palm tree of seven branches, two date clusters below; Hebrew inscription across field below ("Jerusalem"). Reverse: Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around ("Year two of the freedom of Israel"). Hendin 710; Mild. 153; AJC II, p. 271, 49. Clean, bold strike; with pleasing dark green patina and reddish earthen highlights. On oversized flan. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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$334 |
Lot 2665 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Sela (13.6 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-711. A truly high class example. Facade of Temple, ark within, star above. Reverse: Lulav with etrog to left, Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 711; Mild. 80. An exceptional strike for these, the undertype scarcely noticable. Attractively toned. A beautiful Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
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Lot 2666 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Sela (13.9 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-711. Facade of Temple, ark within, star above. Reverse: Lulav with etrog to left, Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 711; Mild. 59. Overtstruck on Antiocene tetradrachm, but undertype hardly visible. Slightly toned, with very full strike. Die breaks and chips evident on obverse. Less common issue (Mildenberg notes only 13 examples). Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
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Lot 2667 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Sela (13.6 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-711. Facade of Temple, ark within, star above. Reverse: Lulav with etrog to left, Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 711; Mild. 57. Overtstruck on a tetradrachm of Tyre, likely that of Trajan, the undertype clearly visible. Slightly toned, the strike a little uneven. Some porosity or corrosion to obverse. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600.
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Lot 2668 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Sela (14.7 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-712. Facade of Temple, ark within, star above. Reverse: Lulav, but without etrog to left; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 712; Mild. 58. Overtstruck on Antiocene tetradrachm. Lightly toned and pleasant. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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Lot 2669 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Sela (14.6 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-713. Scarcer variety. Facade of Temple, ark within, wavy line above. Reverse: Lulav with etrog to left, Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 713; Mild. 95; AJC II, p. 273, 53c. Overtstruck on Antiocene tetradrachm. Lightly toned, with a few slight, cleanable deposits. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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Lot 2670 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. Year 3 (undated). AR Zuz (3.0 g.), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-716. Of more than usual interest for having a portrait of Jerusalem's previous conqueror still visible on the obverse. Wreath, two line Hebrew inscription within (Shim'on). Reverse: Two upright trumpets; Hebrew around. Hendin 716; Mild. 123. Trivial deposits on obverse. Some horn silver on reverse which should be removed to further improve this piece. Lightly toned, with portrait and partial inscription of Vespasian discernible on obverse. A sharp Very Fine.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
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$242 |
Lot 2671 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. Year 3 (undated). AR Zuz (2.3 g), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-717. Nice example. Wreath, two line Hebrew inscription within (Shim'on). Reverse: Fluted jug, handle at left, palm branch to right; Hebrew around. Hendin 717; Mild. 80. Well centered, bold strike with handsome, deep toning on good metal. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
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$253 |
Lot 2672 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.3 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-721. Rare. Mildenberg lists only five examples for this number. Wreath, two line Hebrew inscription within (Shim'on). Reverse: Fluted jug, handle to left, palm branch at right; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 721; Mild. 107. Excellent strike on very round flan. With medium, pleasing toning. About Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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Lot 2673 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. Year 3 (undated). AR Zuz (2.9 g.), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-722. Wreath, two line Hebrew inscription within (Shim'on). Reverse: Fluted jug, handle at left; Hebrew around. Hendin 722; Mild. 128. Lightly toned, with partial portrait of undertype visible on reverse (likely a provincial drachm of Trajan). Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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$265 |
Lot 2674 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. Year 3 (undated). AR Zuz (3.5 g.), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-723. Wreath, two line Hebrew inscription within (Shim'on). Reverse: Kithara-lyre with three strings; Hebrew around. Hendin 723; Mild. 101. Lightly toned, with some of undertype visible on obverse. Pleasing example. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
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$345 |
Lot 2675 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.4 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-724. Scarce. Wreath of almonds, with ribbons and central medallion; Hebrew inscription in two lines ("Shim'on"). Reverse: Upright palm branch; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 724; AJC II, 62; Mild. 122 (no. 6, of 17 examples cited). Beautifully centered, and boldly struck; with light gray and russet toning. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
Ex Bromberg Collection. Superior Auction, Abraham Collection of Jewish Coins, Part I; Dec. 15, 1991, Lot 176 (realized $632.50). Ex Al Fawar Hoard.
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$690 |
Lot 2676 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.1 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-729. Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around (Shim'on). Reverse: Upright palm branch; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 729; Mild. 150. Good, bold strike, yet undertype strongly visible. The undertype a Cappadocian drachm of Trajan, probably Arabia reverse. Slightly toned, and somewhat lustrous. Extremely Fine, as struck.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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Lot 2677 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.3 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-730. Rare variety. Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around (Shim'on). Reverse: Two upright trumpets; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 730; Mild. 187. Well struck up, on full flan. Medium to slight toning. Early reverse die state, without central dot, of which Mildenberg lists only two known examples. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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$575 |
Lot 2678 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. Year 3 (undated). AR Zuz (3.1 g), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-730. Cluster of grapes with branch and leaf; Hebrew around. Reverse:Two upright trumpets; Hebrew around. Hendin 730; Mild. 154 (only nine examples cited). Darkly toned "find" patina, with partial legend and portrait of undertype visible on reverse (a denarius of perhaps Domitian or Trajan). Very Fine.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
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$276 |
Lot 2679 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (2.1 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-733. Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around (Shim'on). Reverse: Fluted jug, handle to left; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 733; Mild. 164. Tight flan. Medium to light toning. Fine to Very Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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Lot 2680 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.1 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-734. Rare. Mildenberg lists only five examples for this number. Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around (Shim'on). Reverse: Lyre/kithara of three strings; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 734; Mild. 218. Good strike, but obverse die well worn. Undertype an Ephesian or Cappadocian drachm of Trajan(?). With light, pleasing toning. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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Lot 2681 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.2 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-734. Handsome. Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around (Shim'on). Reverse: Lyre/kithara of three strings; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 734; Mild. 186. Nice, even strike, on large, round flan. With pleasing medium gray toning. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $450 - 550.
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Lot 2682 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.0 g), Year 3 (undated), 134/135 AD. . Hen-734. Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around (Shim'on). Reverse: Lyre/kithara of three strings; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 734; Mild. 213. Good full strike, but obverse a bit off center. Undertype perhaps a denarius of Vespasian or Titus. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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Lot 2683 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. Year 3 (undated). AE Middle Bronze (19.5 mm). . Hen-735. Struck 134/135 AD. Upright palm branch within wreath. Reverse: Kithara-lyre with three strings; Hebrew around. Hendin 735; Mild. 31. Dark coppery patina, with faint residual green. On very compact module. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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$201 |
Lot 2684 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. . Hen-735. AE Middle Bronze (21 mm), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. Palm branch within wreath; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Reverse: Lyre/kithara of three strings; Hebrew inscription around ("Shim'on"). Hendin 735; Mild. 31; AJC II, p. 276, 77. Sharp, full strike. With black to dark brown patina, and earthen highlights. Among the most stylish of the Bar Kochba bronzes. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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Lot 2685 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. . Hen-736. AE Middle Bronze (26 mm), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. Palm tree of seven branches, two date clusters below; Hebrew inscription across field below ("Shim'on"). Reverse: Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 736; Mild. 136; AJC II, p. 275, 74. Beautifully centered, and sharply struck. With good green to olive patina, and earthen highlights. Choice! Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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$403 |
Lot 2686 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. . Hen-738. AE Small Bronze (18 mm), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. Palm tree of seven branches, two date clusters below; Hebrew inscription across field below ("Jerusalem"). Reverse: Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 738; Mild. 156; AJC II, p. 276, 80. Sharply struck. With dark green to black patina, and earthen highlights. Quite pleasing. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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Lot 2687 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. . Hen-739. A remarkably choice example. AE Small Bronze (19 mm), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. Palm tree of seven branches, two date clusters below; Hebrew inscription across field below ("Shim'on"). Reverse: Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around ("Year two of the freedom of Israel"). Hendin 739; Mild. 159; AJC II, p. 276, 81a. Boldly struck, and finely centered. With pleasing dark green and reddish patina, with earthen highlights. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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$391 |
Lot 2688 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. Year 3 (undated). Lot of Two Middle Bronzes. . Hen-736. Struck 134/135 AD. Each with: Palm tree of seven branches, with two date clusters below; Hebrew inscription in field ("Shim'on"). Reverse: Large vine leaf with branch; Hebrew around. Hendin 736; Mild. 113. Both with deep green to dark brown patinas, with some orichalcum highlights. One on thin, spread flan; the other compact, but thicker. Both good, clean strikes. Both average Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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$150 |
Lot 2689 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, related. AR Tridrachm (10.2 g), of Trajan, 98-117 AD. . Hen-739. Issue of Caesarea, Cappodocia. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Trajan right. Reverse: Three legionary standards: aquilia, standard, and vexillum. SNG von Aulock 6999; Syd. 227. Toned, well centered. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
Said to have been found with other of the Bar Kochba selae, seen in the preceding lots.
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$288 |
Lot 2690 |
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Bar Kochba Revolt, related. Lot of Three Roman AR Tetradrachms, found in association AR Selae. . Hen-740. All issues from Antioch, Syria. Nero: Laureate and aegis draped bust right / Eagle on thunderbolt right, palm branch at right (dated 63/64 AD.); RPC 4189. Galba: Laureate head right, star in right field / Eagle on thunderbolt left, palm branch at left (dated 68/69 AD.); RPC 4196. And, Trajan: Laureate head right / Eagle on thunderbolt left, head reverted; BMC Syria, p. 185, 288. Coins with variety of tones. All with good portraits. The Galba scarce. Coins range from Fine plus, to Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 550.
Said to have been found with some of the Bar Kochba selae seen in this sale.
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Lot 2691 |
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Judea. Aelia Capitolina. Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD. AE 23 mm. . Hen-1900. Rare and attractive. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Antoninus Pius right. Reverse: Draped bust of Tyche right, wearing mural crown. Meshorer 21; SNG ANS 598. Dark gray-green patina, with flecks of red and brown, and earthen highlights. Quality provincial portraits. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
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$299 |
Lot 2692 |
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City Coins. Aelia Capitolina. Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD. AE 22 mm. . Hen-1905. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Pius right. Reverse: Draped bust of Tyche right, wearing mural crown. Mesh. 21. Black-green patina, with thin earthen highlights. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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Lot 2693 |
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Lot 2694 |
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City Coins. Aelia Capitolina. Elagabalus, 218-222 AD. AE 27 mm. . Hen-1915. Rare. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Elagabalus right. Reverse: Tyche stands nearly frontal within tetrastyle temple, holding scepter, at side short column with object atop. Cf. Ros. I, 60. Dark green patina with slight earthen highlights. Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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$288 |
Lot 2695 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 2696 |
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Lot 2697 |
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City Coins. Ascalon. Titus, 79-81 AD. AE 21 mm., struck 80/81 AD. . Hen-1930. Laureate head of Vespasian or Titus right. Reverse: Tyche-Astarte stands left, holding standard and aphlaston; altar at left, dove at right, date (ΔΠP) below. Ros. I, 110, 111. About Very Fine, the obverse bold.
Estimated Value $100 - 125.
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$132 |
Lot 2698 |
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Lot 2699 |
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