Catalogue
Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy X, (101-88 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (14.4 grams), Alexandria mint, issued year 19 = 96-95 B.C., obv. diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis, with plain border, rev. eagle to left with closed wings, standing on a thunderbolt, to left around **PTOLEMAIOU BASILEW[S]*, to left L**IQ*, to right **PA*, (cf.S.7941, SNG Cop. 368, Sv.1679). Off centred on the reverse, lightly toned, nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $290
Egypt, Ptolemaic, (1st century B.C.), barbarian imitations of small fractions, obv. crude Zeus head, rev. two eagles down to plain types, (cf. SNG Cop.595-6). Good - fine. (48)
Estimate $50
SOLD $120
Egypt, Alexandria, Nero (A.D. 54-68), silver tetradrachm, year 11 = A.D. 64-5, (13.4 grams), obv. Nero radiate head to right, around **NEPW KLAU KAISEB [GERAU]*, rev. eagle standing to left, AU TOKRA around, LIA to left, (cf.S.633, SNG Cop. 115). Good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $50
Egypt, Alexandria, Vespasian (A.D. 69-79), billon tetradrachm, (12.64 grams), issued year 2 = 69-70, obv. laureate head to right, rev. Eirene standing to left, with caduceus and corn ears, (S.743, Milne 397). Nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $80
SOLD $0
Zeugitana, Libyan Revolt, (c.241 B.C.), silver debased shekel-didrachm (7.4 grams), obv. head of young Heracles to left clad in lion's skin, rev. lion prowling to right, letter 'M', (S.6543, SNG Cop. 241). Cleaned, porous surface, very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,400
SOLD $0
Judaea, Yehud Coinage, (c.375-333 B.C.), silver hemi-obol, (0.38 grams), probably struck at Jerusalem or Bethleham, obv. crude head of Athena to right, rev. owl standing to r., head facing, to r. downwards in Hebrew YHD, (S.-, AJC 4, H. 426, [2], (this coin type described and illustrated). Chipped on edge, otherwise nearly very fine with full inscription, rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Samaria, Satrap issue, (375-345 B.C.), silver obol, (0.66 grams), obv. head of bearded satrap to l., wearing Persian tiara, border of dots, rev. Persian king standing to l., fighting winged horned animal, he holds the animal horn in his r., and a gagger in his l. hand, on r. in Aramaic, off the flan [SMRYN], (Meshorer & Qedar 'Coinage of Samaria' (CS), CS 3 (20 known), and Samaria Hoard No.16 (CS), (this coin illustrated and described). Good fine for issue, and very rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Samaria, Satrap issue, (375-345 B.C.), silver hemiobol, (0.24 grams), obv. female head (Arethusa?), facing, border of dots, rev. bearded male head to left, with crested Athenian helmet, to left in Aramaic retrograde SMRYN, (Meshorer & Qedar 'Coinage of Samaria' (CS), (CS 9 [43 known], and Samaria Hoard No.132 [CS], [this coin illustrated and described], H.442). Very fine for issue and very scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Phoenicia-Samaria, local Athenian imitations (c.375-346 B.C.), silver obol, (0.79 grams), probably struck at Gaza, obv. head of Athena to right, rev. owl standing to right, head facing, to right downwards partial A **Q* E , (cf.S.2530, SNG ANS (Palestine) 20, Samaria Hoard No. 279 (this coin described and illustrated, (p.79, Pl.46). Nearly extremely fine with very sharp portrait.
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Phoenicia, Sidon, silver eighth shekel, of 'Abd'astart I (372-362/1 B.C.), obv. galley left with oars, zigzag lines on waves, rev. Persian king slaying lion, O between, (S.5936, Betylon 27). Nearly very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $0
Palestine, Judaea, John Hyrcanus I - Alexander Jannaeus, (134-76 B.C.), copper prutahs, obv. legend, in wreath, rev. double cornucopiae, (cf.S. 6089-6090, 6095-9, H.452-7, 473-5). Mixed condition, but some are attributable to specific Hendin numbers, poor - fine. (22)
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Palestine, Judaea, Alexander Jannaeus, (103-76 B.C.), AE 140, copper prutat, (2.33 grams), obv. lily surrounded by Paleo-Hebrew inscription [Yehonatan the King], border of dots, rev. upside anchor within circle, around **[BASILE]WS ALEXAND[ROU]*, (S.6086, H.467 [7], Meshorer 5, AJC Series A [pl.4]). Off centred on the reverse, however a good reading of his name, good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Palestine, Judaea, Alexander Jannaeus, (103-76 B.C.), AE 10, copper lepton or half prutat, (0.73 grams), obv. upright palm branch surounded by Paleo-Hebrew inscription [Yehonatan the King], border of dots, rev. lily, (cf.S.6087-6092, H.468 [8], Meshorer 6, AJC Series B [pl.4]). Off centred on the reverse, however a complete legend on the obverse, very fine/fine and very rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $0
Palestine, Judaea, Alexander Jannaeus, (103-76 B.C.), copper prutahs, obv. anchor, rev. star etc., (cf.S. 6087-8, H.469-470). Mixed condition, but some are attributable to specific Hendin numbers, poor - fine. (15)
Estimate $80
SOLD $100
Palestine, Judaea, Alexander Jannaeus, [Yehonatan], (103-76 B.C.), copper prutahs (3), obv. anchor and legend, rev. star of eight rays, (S.6087, Hendin 471-2 [10-11]). Mostly fine. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Palestine, Judaea, Alexander Jannaeus, (103-76 B.C.), copper prutahs, obv. anchor, rev. star etc., (cf.S. 6087-8, H.469-470). Mixed condition, but some are attributable to specific Hendin numbers, poor - fine. (10)
Estimate $60
SOLD $30
Palestine, Judaea, Alexander Jannaeous, (103-76 B.C.), copper prutahs, obv. anchor, rev. star etc., (cf.S.6087-6092, H.10-12). Mixed condition, but most are attributable to specific Hendin numbers, poor - fine. (12)
Estimate $70
SOLD $30
Palestine, Judaea, Hasmonean king Mattathias Antigonus, (40-37 B.C.), AE 25, copper multiple (eight) prutah, (18.9 grams), obv. double cornucopiae, inscription, 'Mattatayah the high priest and council of the Jews', rev. wreath with inscription around **BASILEOS ANTIG[ONOU]*, (S.6105, H.481 (36) [$350]), Very fine and very rare in this condition.
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Palestine, Judaea, Mattathias Antigonus, (40-37 B.C.), copper multiple (four) prutah, (7.79 grams), obv. ivy wreath tied at top with inscription, BACI**LEW*C (retrograde) **G*ANTO rev. single cornucopiae with Paleo-Hebrew script around, (S.6104, H.482 variant [36], AJC V9). Even dark patina, with error reading of Greek inscription, off centred on reverse, otherwise nearly very fine and a very rare variant.
Estimate $300
SOLD $0
Palestine, Judaea, Mattathias Antigonus, (40-37 B.C.), copper prutah, obv. wreath and inscription, rev. double cornucopiae with caduceus, (S.6105, H.36 [$100]). Nearly fine/fine, scarce.
Estimate $40
SOLD $40
Palestine, Judaea, Mattathias Antigonus, (40-37 B.C.), copper prutah, (1.28 grams), obv. seven branched memorah surrounded by inscription, [BACI**LEW*C] AN[TI**G*ONY], rev. Showbread Table, consisting of a flat board supported by four legs, with Paleo-Hebrew inscription [five letters visible of Mattathias name and title, 'Mattitah High Priest'], (S.6107 [p.561 and illustrated from same dies], H. 485 [38], AJC ZI cf.ZISA [same dies] and Addendum Z1a Pl.24 [same dies], Meshorer 36A, Bank of Israel, Kindler 24 [same dies, with similar lack of menorah on the coin]). Off centred on the obverse and reverse as usual with only a trace of menorah visible, but with complete showbread table, otherwise with a dark tone, sharply struck, nearly very fine and of greatest rarity.
Estimate $7,000
SOLD $0
Palestine, Judaea, King Herod I (The great), (37 - 4 B.C.), issue of year 3 = 37 B.C., copper eight prutah, (7.4 grams), obv. tripod with ceremonial bowl, rev. head dress or helmet flanked with palm branches, legend around (S.5523, H.486 [$400 US, [39]). Weak in places, otherwise nearly fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Palestine, Judaea, Herod I, (40 - 4 B.C.), copper two prutah, AE 19, (2.7 grams), obv. cross surrounded by closed diadem, around [BA]SILEW[S HPWDOY], rev. tripod table flanked by palm branches, (S.5527, Meshorer 41, AJC 7, H.490 [43]). Attractive patination, off centre, very fine, scarce.
Estimate $120
SOLD $0
Palestine, Judaea, Herod I, (40-4 B.C.), copper prutah, (1.47 grams), obv. anchor without apparent legend, rev. double cornucopiae with caduceus, (S.5534, AJC 171, H. 500, [54]). Black patina, nearly very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Palestine, Judaea, Herod I, (37 - 4 B.C.), copper prutah and lepton, obv. anchor, rev. double cornucopiae, other, obv. cornucopiae, rev. eagle standing right, (S. 5534, 5535, H. 500, 501 [52, 54]). Both have been cleaned, with off centre flans as usual and generally poorly preserved, otherwise very good - fine for issue. (2)
Estimate $40
SOLD $30
Palestine, Judaea, Herod I, (37 - 4 B.C.), copper prutahs, various types, obv. cross, rev. tripod table, another obv. inscription, rev. anchor, another obv. anchor rev. double cornucopiae, (S.5527, 5532, 5534, H. 496, 500, 501, [44, 52, 54]). All have been cleaned, with off centre flans as usual and generally poorly preserved, otherwise good - very good for issue. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $0
Palestine, Judaea, Herod Archelaus, (4 B.C. - A.D. 6), copper prutah, obv. bunch of grapes, HPWDOY, above, rev. tall helmet, with crest viewed from front, (S.5539, H. 506 [63]). Attractive patination, very fine, scarce.
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Palestine, Judaea, Herod Archelaus, (4 B.C. - A.D. 6), copper prutahs, obv. galley right, rev. **EQN* in wreath, another obv. bunch of grapes, **[HRWDOY]*, above, rev. tall helmet, with crest viewed from front, (S.5539, 5541, H.505, 506, [60, 63]). Both have been cleaned, otherwise very good, both scarce. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Palestine, Judaea, Herodian Kings, Agrippa I, (A.D. 37-44), copper prutah, dated year 6 = 42-3, (2.39 grams), obv. umbrella, around BACI**LE*WC A**GRIPA*, rev. three ears of barley flanked by two leaves, date L S, (S.5567, H.553, [75]). Dark green patina, very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $100
Palestine, Judaea, King Agrippa I, (A.D. 37 - 44), copper prutah, obv. umbrella or canopy, around [BACI**LE*]WC A**GRIPA*, rev. three ears of barley growing between leaves, L S (year 6 = A.D. 42-3, (S.5567, H.553 [75]). Attractive patination, off centre, good fine.
Estimate $40
SOLD $0