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JUDAEA, Ascalon. Domitian. AD 81-96. Æ (25mm, 13.5 g, 1h). Dated CY 189 (CE 85/6). Obv. Laureate head right.
Rev. Tyche-Astarte standing facing on galley, holding scepter and aphlaston; altar to left, dove and ΘΠP (date) to right.
References: Rosenberger 114; RPC II 2212; SNG ANS 697; Sofaer 80.CanaanSep 25, 2023
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IONIA, Ephesos. (Circa 50-27 B.C)
Draped bust of Artemis right, bow and quiver over shoulder / Є-Φ, IΣ above, MHNOΦIΛOΣ, forepart of stag right; torch behind.
SNG Copenhagen 341.; SNG von Aulock 1871 BMC 180
(24 mm, 11g).CanaanSep 13, 2023
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Judaea. Herodians. Herod I (the Great) Æ Eight Prutot. Samaria, dated RY 3 = 40 BCEObv. Tripod with bowl standing on podium; L-Γ (date) across fields, HPΩΔOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ around.
Rev. Helmet decorated with ivy wreath; star above, two palm branches across fields Sofaer 1-4; TJC 44; Hendin 1169. 6.5 g, 24mm,CanaanSep 12, 2023
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PHOENICIA. Marathos. Ae (CIrca 220-150 BC).Obv: Veiled female head (Berenike II?) right.
Rev: Marathos standing left, holding aphlaston and leaning on short column.
HGC 10, 193.
Weight: 9.2 g.
Diameter: 20-24 mmCanaanSep 12, 2023
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Phrygia, Ancyra Philip I (obv.)Philip II (Caesar)obv. Philip II (Caesar)IssueFirst issue, Philip II CaesarObverse inscriptionΜ ΙΟΥΛ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟϹ ΚObverse designbare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust of Philip II, r., seen from front
Reverse inscriptionΑΓΚΥΡΑΝΩΝReverse designTyche standing l., holding rudder and cornucopia MetalÆ
Average diameter24 mmAverage weight5.53 g
CanaanMay 27, 2022
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Aelia Capitolina, Judaea. Antoninus Pius (138 - 161 AD). AE (22 mm, 9.65 gm, 12hObv. Draped bust of Antoninus Pius r., laureate; IMP ANTONINVS AVG PPP
Rev. Dioscuri standing facing, looking at each other, one hand on spear, the other on hip, between them eagle standing facing, looking l.; CO AE CA (colonia Aelia Capitolina).
References: Sofaer pl. 72,24. Rosenberger -. Meshorer (Aelia) 28CanaanApr 22, 2022
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JUDAEA, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem). Antoninus Pius. 138-161 CEObv. IMP CA T AEL HAD ANTONI[NO AVG P P], laureate head right.
Rev. CO AE CAP, draped bust of Serapis right, wearing kalathos and taenia.
References: RPC Online 6399; Meshorer, Aelia 28, BMC 15-16.
8.75 g, 23mm
Very Fine.CanaanApr 16, 2022
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SELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus II Theos (261-246 BC). AE (16mm, 4 gm, 12h). Sardes. Obv. Laureate head of Apollo right.
Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ, tripod, monograms to outer left and right, below, anchor left.
SNG Spaer 360. CanaanDec 30, 2021
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Commodus BI Tetradrachm of Alexandria, Egypt. Dated RY 30 = AD 189/90. Obv. MAKOMANTѠCEBEVCEB, laureate head right.
Rev. Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, with wings spread; L Λ in right field. Emmett 2523; Dattari (Savio) 3905. CanaanOct 21, 2021
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Petraea, Petra. Hadrian. Æ , AD 117-138. Laureate and draped bust of Hadrian right. Reverse: Legend in three lines within wreath. Spijkerman 10; Rosenberger 9; RPC 4102. Black patina with earthen green deposits.CanaanOct 11, 2021
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Judea, Valerius Gratus, Reign of Tiberius, AE Prutah, 15-26 AD, Year 4, Caesarea Mint ,IOYLIA, Branch with large vine leaf and bunch of grapes Vertical amphora with scroll handles on base, L-D across fields Hendin 643; Meshorer 326aCanaanSep 02, 2021
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Syria, Decapolis. Domitian Æ 14mm of Canatha. Dated CY 157 = 94/5 CEΔOMITI KAICAP, laureate head left / KANATA, turreted bust of Tyche left; ZPN (date) to left. RPC II 2092; Sofaer 2; Spijkerman 4; Rosenberger3. 14mm.CanaanJul 20, 2021
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Bronze. Antiochus III, 222–187 BC, Æ Obv. Bust of female with hair bun to the right.
Rev. Horse galloping to the right.
References: HGC9-526.
10 mm, 3.7 grams.Canaan
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Antonius Felix (AD 52-59/60). Prutah.Obv. NEPW KΛAY KAICAP, two oblong shields and spears crossed.
Rev. BPIT, LIΔ KAI, six-branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates.
References: Hendin 1348; Meshorer TJC 340; RPC 4971.
Prefect under Claudius, year 14 = 54 C.E..
16mm, 2.06grams.Canaan
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SYRIA, Seleukid Kings. Alexander I Balas. 150-145 BC. Æ 20. Dated 150/49 BC. Apamea mintObv. Diademed head right.
Re. AΠAMEΩN, Zeus standing left, holding helmet and sceptre; control mark and ΓΞΡ (date) in left field. SNG Spaer 1491 var. (control mark); Houghton 443. F, attractive dark green patina with earthen highlights. Canaan
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