Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 41

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

The Alan Levin Collection-The Herodians

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2403		Herod the Great, 40-4 B.C.E. AE 8 Prutot (23mm) minted at Samaria, dated year 3 (40 B.C.E.). . Hen-486. . Mesh1 37. Helmet flanked by two palm branches. Reverse: Tripod with lebes standing on podium. Nearly Extremely Fine. It's probable that Herod renewed the denomination series which Mattathias Antigonus established. This is the largest coin type which Herod minted. Estimated Value $450 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $598
Lot 2404		Herod the Great, 40-4 B.C.E. AE 4 Prutot (19mm) minted at Samaria, dated year 3 (40 B.C.E.). . Hen-487. . Mesh1 38. Shield with decorated rim. Reverse: Crested helmet. Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $450 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2405		Herod the Great, 40-4 B.C.E. AE 2 Prutot (16mm) minted at Samaria, dated year 3 (40 B.C.E.). . Hen-488. . Mesh1 39. Poppy pod on stem. Reverse: Winged caduceus. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $225 - 325. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $219
Lot 2406		Herod the Great, 40-4 B.C.E. AE Prutah (14mm) minted at Samaria, dated year 3 (40 B.C.E.). . Hen-489. . Mesh1 40. Palm branch with fillet. Reverse: Aphlaston. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $225 - 375. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $132
Lot 2407		Herod the Great, 40-4 B.C.E. AE 2 Prutot (19mm) minted at Jerusalem. . Hen-490a. . TJC pl. 44, 49c (this coin). Tripod flanked by palm branches. Reverse: Cross surrounded by open diadem. Large flan; Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $357
Lot 2408		Herod the Great, 40-4 B.C.E. AE 2 Prutot (17mm) minted at Jerusalem. . Hen-490. . TJC pl. 44, 48a (this coin). Tripod flanked by palm branches. Reverse: Cross surrounded by closed diadem. Highlighted; Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $311
Lot 2409		Herod the Great, 40-4 B.C.E. AE 11. . Hen-498. . TJC pl. 46, 60a (this coin). Anchor within wreath. Reverse: Inscription. Very Fine. The fact that many coins from the Levin collection were previously chosen by authors to illustrate the types shows the discernment of the collector, as well as adding interest and value to the particular specimens. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 2410		Herod the Great, 40-4 B.C.E. AE Prutah (14mm). . Hen-500. . TJC pl. 45, 59h (this coin). Double cornucopiae. Reverse: Anchor. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $216
Lot 2411		Herod Archelaus, 4 B.C.E.-6 C.E. AE 2 Prutot (16mm). . Hen-503. . AJC pl. 4, 3a (shorter inscrip.). Double cornucopiae, turned to right. Reverse: Galley to left. Attractive green patination; Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 2412		Herod Archelaus, 4 B.C.E.-6 C.E. AE 2 Prutot (17mm). . Hen-503. . Mesh1 59. Double cornucopiae, turned to left. Reverse: Galley to left. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $225 - 375. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 2413		Herod Archelaus, 4 B.C.E.-6 C.E. AE Prutah (13mm). . Hen-504. . TJC pl. 48, 71c (this coin). Double cornucopiae, turned to left. Reverse: Galley to left. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 2414		Herod Archelaus, 4 B.C.E.-6 C.E. AE Prutah (16mm). . Hen-505a. . Mesh1 61B. Bunch of grapes on vine with tendril. Reverse: Helmet with caduceus to lower left. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $225 - 325. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 2415		Herod Antipas, 4 B.C.E.-39 C.E. Large Bronze (24mm) minted at Tiberias, dated year 24 (20/1 C.E.). . Hen-509. . Mesh1 63. Upright reed. Reverse: Inscription within wreath. Some tooling; Very Fine. Since all the coins of Herod are rare and usually suffered from resting in acidic soil, they are often seen with smoothing and false patinations. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 2416		Herod Antipas, 4 B.C.E.-39 C.E. AE 20 minted at Tiberias, dated year 24 (20/1 C.E.). . Hen-509/510. . Mesh1 63. Upright reed. Reverse: Inscription within wreath. About Very Fine. Estimated Value $450 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $259
Lot 2417		Herod Antipas, 4 B.C.E.-39 C.E. Small Bronze (13mm) minted at Tiberias, dated year 24 (20/1 C.E.). . Hen-511. . Mesh1 64. RPC 4920. Upright reed. Reverse: Inscription within wreath. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 2418		Herod Antipas, 4 B.C.E.-39 C.E. Large Bronze (23mm) minted at Tiberias, dated year 33 (29/30 C.E.). . Hen-512. . Mesh1 67. Upright palm branch. Reverse: Inscription within wreath. About Very Fine. Estimated Value $450 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 2419		Herod Antipas, 4 B.C.E.-39 C.E. Medium Bronze (18mm) minted at Tiberias, dated year 33 (29/30 C.E.). . Hen-513. . Mesh1 67A. Upright palm branch. Reverse: Inscription within wreath. Very Fine/VG-F. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 2420		Herod Antipas, 4 B.C.E.-39 C.E. Small Bronze (17mm) minted at Tiberias, dated year 33 (29/30 C.E.). . Hen-514. . AJC pl. 6, 7. Upright palm branch. Reverse: Inscription within wreath. Very Fine. Estimated Value $425 - 575. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 2421		Herod Antipas, 4 B.C.E.-39 C.E. Large Bronze (22mm) minted at Tiberias, dated year 34 (30/31 C.E.). . Hen-516. . Mesh1 68. Upright palm branch. Reverse: Inscription within wreath. Tooled; Fine to Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $322
Lot 2422		Herod Antipas, 4 B.C.E.-39 C.E. Medium Bronze (17mm) minted at Tiberias, dated year 34 (30/31 C.E.). . Hen-517. . Mesh1 69. Upright palm branch. Reverse: Inscription within wreath. Very Fine. Estimated Value $425 - 675. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 2423		Herod Antipas, 4 B.C.E.-39 C.E. Small Bronze (13mm) minted at Tiberias, dated year 34 (30/31 C.E.). . Hen-519. . Mesh1 70. Upright palm branch. Reverse: Inscription within wreath. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 2424		Herod Antipas, 4 B.C.E.-39 C.E. Large Bronze (20mm) minted at Tiberias, dated year 37 (33/4 C.E.). . Hen-520. . AJC pl. 6, 13. Upright palm branch. Reverse: Inscription within wreath. Fine. Estimated Value $225 - 325. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $132
Lot 2425		Herod Antipas, 4 B.C.E.-39 C.E. Medium Bronze (18mm) minted at Tiberias, dated year 37 (33/4 C.E.). . Hen-521. . AJC pl. 6, 14. Upright palm branch. Reverse: Inscription within wreath. Very Fine. Estimated Value $450 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 2426		Herod Antipas, 4 B.C.E.-39 C.E. Small Bronze (14mm) minted at Tiberias, dated year 37 (33/4 C.E.). . Hen-522. . AJC pl. 6, 15. Upright palm branch. Reverse: Inscription within wreath. Very Fine. Estimated Value $450 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $259
Lot 2427		Herod Antipas, 4 B.C.E.-39 C.E. Large Bronze (20mm) minted at Tiberias, dated year 43 (39/40 C.E.). . Hen-524. . AJC pl. 6, 17. Seven-branched palm tree. Reverse: Inscription within wreath. Repatinated; Very Fine. The cataloguer (P.R.) has found the coins dated year 43 to be much rarer than earlier emissions. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 2428		Herod Antipas, 4 B.C.E.-39 C.E. Medium Bronze (17mm) minted at Tiberias, dated year 43 (39/40 C.E.). . Hen-525. . AJC pl. 6, 18. Upright palm branch. Reverse: Inscription within wreath. Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 2429		Herod Antipas, 4 B.C.E.-39 C.E. Small Bronze (14mm) minted at Tiberias, dated year 43 (39/40 C.E.). . Hen-526. . AJC pl. 6, 19. Cluster of dates. Reverse: Inscription within wreath. Very Fine. A very rare and underrated coin type. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $546
Lot 2430		Herod Philip II, 4 B.C.E.-34 C.E. AE 22 minted at Paneas under Augustus, dated year 12 (8/9 C.E.). . Hen-531. . AJC pl. 7, 3. Laureate head right of Augustus. Reverse: Tetrastyle temple. Choice Very Fine. With each new ruler in the Herodian series, we have seen more and more complications with the attributions, varieties and dating schemes. Herod Philip II will not disappoint, and for the graduates, wait and see the great numismatic problems of the Agrippas! Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 2431		Herod Philip II, 4 B.C.E.-34 C.E. AE 17 minted at Paneas under Augustus, dated year 16 (12/3 C.E.). . Hen-533. . AJC pl. 7, 5. Laureate head right of Augustus. Reverse: Tetrastyle temple. Countermarked on neck; Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $219
Lot 2432		Herod Philip II, 4 B.C.E.-34 C.E. AE 18 minted at Paneas under Augustus, dated year 19 (15/6 C.E.). . Hen-534. . AJC pl. 7, 7a. Laureate head right of Augustus. Reverse: Tetrastyle temple. Countermarked on neck with a star within oval; Choice Very Fine with wonderful detail; enhanced. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 2433		Herod Philip II, 4 B.C.E.-34 C.E. AE 19 minted at Paneas under Tiberius, dated year 33 (29/30C.E.). . Hen-537. . AJC pl. 8, 10. Laureate head right of Tiberius. Reverse: Tetrastyle temple. Very Good/VF. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $311
Lot 2434		Herod Philip II, 4 B.C.E.-34 C.E. AE 11 minted at Paneas under Tiberius, dated year 34 (30/31C.E.). . Hen-541. . AJC pl. 8, 12. Bare head right of Philip. Reverse: Date within wreath. Off-center; Fine to Very Fine. Herod Philip II was the earliest ruler of the Jews to utilize his own portrait on his coinage. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 2435		Herod Philip II, 4 B.C.E.-34 C.E. AE 17 minted at Paneas under Tiberius, dated year 37 (33/4C.E.). . Hen-542. . AJC pl. 8, 14. Laureate head right of Tiberius. Reverse: Tetrastyle temple. About Very Fine/Choice VF. Estimated Value $450 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $449
Lot 2436		Herod Agrippa I, 37-44 C.E. AE 22 minted at Caesarea under Claudius, dated year 7 (42/3 C.E.). . Hen-554. . AJC pl. 10, 8. Laureate head right of Claudius. Reverse: Façade of distyle temple; to left and right, two confronted figures standing (King Agrippa and Claudius) holding circular objects in their hands (paterae ?); below, a figure kneeling to left; in center, torso to right holding rectangular object; in pediment, date: L Z (year 7). Even black patina; Very Fine. This is an excellent specimen of this important and very rare coin type, which likely commemorates the consecration of a treaty between Rome and Judaea. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 2437		Herod Agrippa I, 37-44 C.E. AE 20 minted at Caesarea under Claudius, dated year 7 (42/3 C.E.). . Hen-555. . AJC pl. 9, 6. Diademed and draped bust right of Herod Agrippa. Reverse: Tyche of Caesarea standing to left, resting right hand on rudder and holding branch in left. Excellent portrait; About Very Fine. Estimated Value $2,250 - 3,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,400
Lot 2438		[Herod Agrippa II, 56-95 C.E.] AE 23 minted at Paneas under Claudius, 41-54 C.E. . Hen-567. . RPC 4842. Laureate head left of Claudius. Reverse: Antonia, Britannicus and Octavia (children of Claudius) standing to front. Fine to Very Fine. This coin type seems questionable to place under the coinage of Agrippa II since the legends do not mention Agrippa and the time of minting does not conform to the other Agrippa II coins. We will notice the absence of Agrippa's name in other issues as well. At the very least, though, it was struck at Caesarea-Paneas, so it is definitely part of the city coinage. It is catalogued in The Numismatic Legacy of the Jews in the city coinage section as #208. Estimated Value $1,250 - 2,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 2439		[Herod Agrippa II, 56-95 C.E.] AE 24 minted at Caesarea Maritima under Claudius, 41-54 C.E. . Hen-572. . RPC 4858. Laureate head right of Claudius. Reverse: Inscription within wreath. Color applied; Very Fine. Estimated Value $700 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $403
Lot 2440		[Herod Agrippa II, 56-95 C.E.] Large Bronze (22mm) minted at Tiberias under Claudius, dated year 13 (53/4 C.E.). . Hen-574. . AJC pl. 29, 5. RPC 4851. Upright palm branch. Reverse: Inscription within wreath. About Very Fine. In 56 C.E. Nero gave Herod Agrippa II control of Tiberias and other lands; again, Agrippa is not mentioned on this coin's insciptions. This is, then, a civic issue. Seeing it will remind the reader of the palm branch type minted earlier by Herod Antipas, only with different dating schemes. No wonder we get confused! Estimated Value $600 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2441		[Herod Agrippa II, 56-95 C.E.] Medium Bronze (18mm) minted at Tiberias under Claudius, dated year 13 (53/4 C.E.). . Hen-575. . AJC pl. 29, 6. Upright palm branch. Reverse: Inscription within wreath. Very Fine. Estimated Value $450 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $380
Lot 2442		[Herod Agrippa II, 56-95 C.E.] Small Bronze (13mm) minted at Tiberias under Claudius, dated year 13 (53/4 C.E.). . Hen-576. . AJC pl. 29, 7. Upright palm branch. Reverse: Inscription within wreath. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $403
Lot 2443		[Herod Agrippa II, 56-95 C.E.] AE 19 minted at Paneas under Nero. . Hen-577. . RPC 4845. Agrippina seated left, holding branch and cornucopiae. Reverse: Octavia standing left, holding patera. Surfaces a bit rough; Very Fine. This unusual and seldom-seen coin type depicts both the mother (Agrippina Junior) and first wife (Octavia) of Nero. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 2444		[Herod Agrippa II, 56-95 C.E.] AE 21 minted at Paneas under Nero, c. 65 C.E. . Hen-578. . RPC 4846. NLJ 209. Distyle temple on podium; within, female figure (Poppaea?) seated left, holding cornucopiae. Reverse: Round hexastyle temple; within, female figure standing left, holding cornucopiae. Highlighted; Very Fine. Again, as per NLJ, better thought of as a city coin that honors the memory of Nero's second wife Poppaea and their daughter, Claudia. Estimated Value $325 - 475. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 2445		Herod Agrippa II, 56-95 C.E. AE 23 minted at Paneas (as Neronias) under Nero. . Hen-581. . AJC pl. 11, 1. Laureate head right of Nero, lituus in front. Reverse: Inscription within wreath. Fine/VF. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $312
Lot 2446		Herod Agrippa II, 56-95 C.E. AE 17 minted at Paneas (as Neronias) under Nero. . Hen-582. . AJC pl. 11, 2. Laureate head right of Nero, star in front. Reverse: Inscription within wreath. Very Fine. A series of three denominations commemorates the refounding of the city of Paneas as Neronias. Estimated Value $225 - 325. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 2447		Herod Agrippa II, 56-95 C.E. AE 13 minted at Paneas (as Neronias) under Nero. . Hen-583. . AJC pl. 11, 3. Laureate head right of Nero, lituus in front. Reverse: Inscription within wreath. Natural surfaces a bit rough; Very Fine. Estimated Value $225 - 375. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 2448		Herod Agrippa II, 56-95 C.E. AE 14 minted probably at Paneas under Nero, 66/7 C.E. . Hen-584. . AJC pl. 11, 5. Turreted head right of Tyche. Reverse: Double cornucopiae. Rare; Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 2449		Herod Agrippa II, 56-95 C.E. AE 21 minted at Sepphoris under Nero, 67/8 C.E. . Hen-586. . Ros. 1. Inscription within wreath. Reverse: Double crossed cornucopiae with caduceus between the horns. Fine to Very Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 2450		Herod Agrippa II, 56-95 C.E. AE 18 minted at Tiberias under Vespasian, 69/70 C.E. . Hen-588. . TJC 134. Upright palm branch. Reverse: Inscription within wreath. Very Fine. Yet another coin which resembles the Herod Antipas types! At least they are all struck at Tiberias. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 2451		Herod Agrippa II, 56-95 C.E. AE 29 minted under Vespasian, dated year 14 (74/5 C.E.). . Hen-589. . AJC pl. 11, 7. Laureate head right of Vespasian. Reverse: Tyche standing left holding cornucopiae and two ears of corn. Eased; Very Fine to Extremely Fine. The first dating system of Agrippa II portrays the emperor Nero. The Flavian emperors are depicted on this, the second group which begins with year one reckoned as 61/2 C.E. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 2452		Herod Agrippa II, 56-95 C.E. Two Bronzes. . Hen-589a, 599. An AE 25 portraying Vespasian and an AE 15 with Domitian/galley comprise this lot. Condition is Fine-Very Fine. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $375 - 575. View details	Unsold

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