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Hendin 1348 Antonius Felix, Crossed SheildsAntonius Felix. AE Prutah. 54 A.D.. Caesarea Mint. Obverse: (Nero Claudius Caesar), two oblong shields and spears crossed. Reverse: (Britannicus) above, (year 14 of Caesar), six-branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates. Ex Amphora.
Acts 24:24. Paul appeared before Felix during his imprisonment in Caesarea.Lucas H06/15/13 at 14:21Aarmale: Hendin 1348
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Antiquity New Kingdom Scarab of Tuthmosis IIINew Kingdom. 18th Dynasty. Tuthmosis III (circa 1504-1450 BC). Steatite scarab (14x10mm). Base engraved with the cartouche of Tuthmosis III; on the left, a Maat father and the crown of Lower Egypt. Intact, once glazed, pierced for mounting. Ex David Hendin collection. CNG Auction 93.
Scarabs were used as lucky and magical charms in ancient Egypt. Scarabs, such as this one, with the names of pharos, were particularly powerful, and were produced as protective amulets for the public. Hendin’s collection of scarabs were collected by him in Israel in the 1970s and 1980s.Lucas H06/06/13 at 10:49David Atherton: The 18th dynasty rules! Tuthmosis III was one wick...
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Antiquity New Kingdom Scarab of Tuthmosis IIINew Kingdom. 18th Dynasty. Tuthmosis III (circa 1504-1450 BC). Steatite scarab (14x10mm). Base engraved with the cartouche of Tuthmosis III; on the left, a Maat father and the crown of Lower Egypt. Intact, once glazed, pierced for mounting. Ex David Hendin collection. CNG Auction 93.
Scarabs were used as lucky and magical charms in ancient Egypt. Scarabs, such as this one, with the names of pharos, were particularly powerful, and were produced as protective amulets for the public. Hendin’s collection of scarabs were collected by him in Israel in the 1970s and 1980s.Lucas H06/04/13 at 23:11Dk0311USMC: Very nice! I have been on the market for one. De...
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Persian Fouree Siglios Persian Empire, Artaxerxes I-Darius III, c. 450-330 B.C. Lydia. Fouree Siglos (half-stater). (4.51g, 15.1m). Obv: Beardless archer, the Great King, kneeling right, dagger in right, bow in left. Obv: Oblong punch. Compare Sear Greek 4682. Ex Warren Esty.
A very early example of a fouree coin. It appears forgers have been plying their trade almost as long as the cealtors.Lucas H04/28/12 at 17:17Steve E: Interesting! 1 gram underweight, I might have expe...
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Hendin 1360AE Prutah. Year 2, 67-68 A.D.. Hendin 1360. Obverse: Amphora with broad rim and two handles, (year 2 in Hebrew). Reverse: Vine leaf on small branch, (the freedom of Zion in Hebrew). ex Forvm.Lucas H03/28/12 at 19:29Aarmale: Great clarity!
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Persian Empire, Imitative obolPersian Empire, Gaza, Samaria, or Judaea. c. 375-333 B.C. Imitative of Athens AR obol. 8/7mm, .59 g. Hendin 1011. Obverse: helmeted head of Athena right, olive leaves on helmeted, eye in profile. Reverse: AOE, owl standing right, head facing, olive sprig and crescent behind. Ex Forvm.Lucas H07/20/11 at 18:47Aarmale: I really love this piece. Its a great owl.
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Persian Empire, Siglos (half-stater)Persian Empire, Artaxerxes I-Darius III, c. 450-330 B.C. Lydia. AR Siglos (half-stater). SGCV II 4683 or similar. 15.8 mm, 5.94 g. Obverse: Beardless archer, the Great King, kneeling right, dagger in right, bow in left. Obverse: Oblong punch. Ex Forvm.Lucas H07/07/11 at 17:50Steve E: These coins have the look and feel of antiquity. I...
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Nabataean, Aretas IV, bronzeNabataean Kingdom, Aretas IV, 9 B.C.-40 A.D.. 3.39g., 19.2mm, Petra Mint. Meshorer Nabataean 114. Obverse: Jugate laureate and draped bust of Aretas IV and Shuqailat right. Reverse: Two cornucopias crossed and filleted, Aramaic legend, "Aretas, Shuqailat" in two lines above and one below. Ex Forvm.
Paul mentions Aretas IV, the greatest Nabataean king, in connection with his trip to Damascus. (2 Corinthians 11:32).Lucas H06/16/11 at 23:01Aarmale: Nice desert patina
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Nabataean, Aretas IV, EagleNabataean Kingdom: Aretas IV, 9 B.C.-40 A.D.. AE 11. 1.02 g., 11.4mm. Petra Mint. Meshorer Nabataean 91. Obverse: Aramaic monogram O/H within wreath. Reverse: Eagle standing left, wings closed, Aramaic het behind. Ex Forvm.
As Aretas' daughter married Herod the Great's son, the eagle on this coin my represent the eagle Herod placed above the Temple and/or be associated with the eagle lepton of Herod.
Lucas H06/16/11 at 23:01Aarmale: Great wreath
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Greek: Ptolemy II, tetPtolemy II, Philadelphos. 285-246 B.C. AR Tetradrachm. Joppa mint, 249/8 B.C. (14.21 g, 26.8 mm, 10h). Obv: Diademed head of Ptolemy I, right wearing aegis. Rev: IOΠ (Joppa), ΓΑ (Gaza), left filed, ΛΙ (date), Θ, right field, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt. Svoronos 814. Ex Amphora, catalog 98, 122.
Ptolemy II, Philadelphos, is the Egyptian ruler that translated the Torah into Greek, known to history as the Septuagint. A less common coin from the Joppa mint with a curious monogram typically associated with the Gaza mint below. Lucas H06/01/11 at 20:35Steve E: Very nice coin! A strong portrait and eagle  N...
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Persian Empire, Siglos (half-stater)Persian Empire, Artaxerxes I-Darius III, c. 450-330 B.C. Lydia. AR Siglos (half-stater). SGCV II 4683 or similar. 15.8 mm, 5.94 g. Obverse: Beardless archer, the Great King, kneeling right, dagger in right, bow in left. Obverse: Oblong punch. Ex Forvm.Lucas H04/05/11 at 23:56Aarmale: Interesting type, one of the earliest coinages!
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Hendin 1144Alexander Jannaeus (Yehonatan). AE Prutah, Jerusalem Mint. Hendin 1144. Obverse: Hebrew inscription (Yehonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews) within wreath. Reverse: Double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns, border of dots. Ex Amphora.
Probable obverse die match to another member's coin of the same type: http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=random&cat=24403&pos=-49572 Lucas H04/05/11 at 23:55Aarmale: My first die match! This is my coins twin.
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Hendin 1360AE Prutah. Year 2, 67-68 A.D.. Hendin 1360. Obverse: Amphora with broad rim and two handles, (year 2 in Hebrew). Reverse: Vine leaf on small branch, (the freedom of Zion in Hebrew). ex Forvm.Lucas H02/24/11 at 22:28Jay GT4: Love the Amphora
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Hendin 1149a overstrikeAlexander Jannaeus. AE Prutah, Jerusalem Mint. Hendin 1149(a) (cornucopias overstruck on lily and inscription overstruck on anchor). Obverse: Hebrew inscription (Yonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews) within wreath. Reverse: Double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranite between horns.
On the obverse, the circle which originally enclosed the anchor is visible on the top with part of the original Greek inscription from the underlying coin from 1:00 o'clock to 3:00 o'clock. On the reverse of this coin, traces of the lily are clearly visible above and perpendicular to the cornucopias. A portion of the original script from the underlying coin can be seen from 11:00 o'clock to 1:00 o'clock. Lucas H02/22/11 at 18:02Aarmale: Nice overstrike, with both legends of overtype and...
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Hendin 1360AE Prutah. Year 2, 67-68 A.D.. Hendin 1360. Obverse: Amphora with broad rim and two handles, (year 2 in Hebrew). Reverse: Vine leaf on small branch, (the freedom of Zion in Hebrew). ex Forvm.Lucas H02/19/11 at 16:57casata137ec: nice one!
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