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BCC J15 1st Revolt Year Four 69/70CEJudaean
1st Revolt 69/70CE
AE 1/8 Shekel - Jerusalem Mint
Obv: Le G A La T Tz I O N (to the
redemption of Zion) Chalice with pearled rim.
Rev:Sha Na T A R Ba H (Year 4)
Lulav flanked by etrog on either side.
18x19mm. 4.11gm. Axis:330
Hendin 670v-drome06/27/19 at 02:00Aarmale: Beautiful!
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Charles I (1625 - 1649 A.D.)AR Half Crown
O: · · CAROL[V]S D’· G’· MAG’· BRI’· FRA’ ET · HIB’· REX ·, Charles on horseback left, holding reins with left hand and sword in right / (triangle in circle).
R: CHRISTO · AVSPICE · REGNO ·, oval coat-of-arms.
Group IV
Tower (London)Mint, Struck 1641 - 1642 A.D.
34mm
14.96g
Cf. Bull 463/31; Brooker 374 var. (HI not HIB); North 2214; SCBC 2779.
Mat03/26/18 at 02:04Aarmale: Very nice piece!
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Antonius Felix - prutah (year 14 = 54AD)Hendin-652 [02]
2.78 gramscmcdon092302/27/18 at 02:23Aarmale: Great quality!
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Judaea, Alexander Jannaeus, TJC P11 var.Alexander Jannaeus (Yehonatan), 103-76 BC
AE - Prutah, 1.26g, 12.64mm, 150°
Jerusalem
obv. Paleo-Hebrew legend in 5 lines within laurel wreath:
יהו / × ×ª×Ÿ×”×› / הןהגדלו / חברהיה / הדימ
from r. to l.:
= YHW / NTN H K / HN H GDL W / (Ch)BR H YH / HDYM
= Yehonatan Ha Kohen Ha Gadol We Chaver Ha Yehudim
= Yehonatan the Highpriest and Council of the Jews
rev. Double cornucopiae, pomegranate between, in dotted circle
ref. Hendin 73; AJC Ea11 var.; TJC P11 var. (last line only דימ)
F+, legend clearly readable
Jochen04/05/15 at 23:13Aarmale: Great coin! I believe the penultimate line reads "...
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Jewish War, 66-70 AD, bronze 1/8 shekel Bronze eighth denomination, 19 mm, 5.08 g, 69 - 70 A.D.
O: "To the redemption of Zion" in Hebrew, Omer cup with a pearled rim;
R: "Year four" in Hebrew, Lulav (myrtle, palm and willow branches tied together) flanked by an etrog (citron - small lemon like fruit) on both sides - Hendin 1369
During the fourth year of the Jewish War, the Romans had besieged the Jews in Jerusalem. There was a shortage of materials, and so, for the first time fractions of the shekel were minted in bronze. These are among the earliest examples of "siege money." Intended to pass as the equivalent in silver, they would have been redeemed for their face value at the end of a successful rebellion.
These siege pieces recall a time of despair and desperation in Jerusalem. Surrounded by Roman Legions under General Titus, intense starvation ravaged the city. Inhabitants were reduced to eating pieces of leather, belts and shoes. Josephus says that mothers even roasted and ate their own children. Simply having the appearance of good health implied a person was hiding food and would be reason enough to be murdered.
Nemonater02/17/14 at 00:50Aarmale: Fantastic
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Judaea, First Revolt Shekel, Year 2Judaea, First Jewish War AR Shekel. Dated year 2 (AD 67/8)
O: Hebrew script read from right to left SKL ISRAL “Shekel of Israel”, the date Shin Bet, "Year Two" of the revolution, above Omer cup with beaded rim
R: Hebrew script YRUSLIM H KDOSA “Jerusalem the Holy” around sprig of three pomegranates.
This coin was minted during times of great upheaval in Judaea as well as the rest of the Roman empire.
As Jewish factions were fighting for control in Jerusalem, General Vespasian's armies invaded Galilee in 67 CE with 60,000 men as they began the effort to quell the rebellion started a year earlier. Vespasian captured the commander of Galilee, Josephus ben Matthias, in the little mountain town of Jotapata, which fell after a fierce siege of 47 days. It was the second bloodiest battle of the revolt, surpassed only by the sacking of Jerusalem, and the longest except for Jerusalem and Masada.
Driven from Galilee, Zealot rebels and thousands of refugees arrived in Judea, causing even greater political turmoil in Jerusalem.
Meanwhile, back in Rome in 68 CE, Nero commits suicide, plunging the Empire into a civil war. Galba, Otho and Vitellius would assume the purple till Vespasian, leaving the battle in Judaea to Titus, brought the matter to a conclusion in 69.Nemonater11/09/13 at 15:44Aarmale: Phenomenal acquisition!
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Vespasian / Judaea Devicta FouréeVespasian. AD 69-79. 17mm 2.7g. Fourée Denarius, Lugdunum or illegal mint.
O: Laureate head right, IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG TR P R: Draped Jewess standing left, hands tied in front of her, palm tree behind, IVDAEA DEVICTA.
One of the more interesting types as it is found more often as a fourée than solid silver.Nemonater10/16/13 at 18:18Aarmale: Great addition!
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Time of Darius I - Xerxes IIACHAEMENID PERSIAN EMPIRE. Time of Darius I - Xerxes II Circa 485-420 B.C.E. AV daric. 16mm, 8.36g. O:Persian king or hero in kneeling-running stance right, holding spear and bow. R: Incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb A/B (pl. XIII, 27).
In 550 BC Cyrus the Great founded the Achaemenid Persian Empire by amalgamating the Iranian tribes of the Medes and the Persians. Cyrus then looked to the west. His army defeated the Lydians and their king Croesus in 547 BC and in the following year the Persian army marched into the kingdoms of Ionia, Caria and Lykia, on what is now the west coast of Turkey.
It was there that the Persians first came into contact with coinage. From here it spread over the next century throughout the Persian Empire as far as Afghanistan and Egypt. After conquering Lydia in 547 BC, the Persians adopted the Lydian tradition of minting coins. Soon the local 'lion and bull' croesid coins were replaced by a new Achaemenid coinage.
The gold daric, named after the Persian king Darius I (521-486 BC), and the silver siglos (or shekel) were the main denominations. An archer, representing the Persian king, appeared on the obverse (front) of the coin. The reverse consisted of a rectangular punch. These coins were minted in the western part of the Achaemenid Empire. Their production continued long after the death of Darius, until the conquest of Persia by Alexander the Great at the end of the fourth century BC. (Comments from britishmuseum.org)
After the destruction of the Kingdom of Judah, the Jews were taken into the seventy-year Babylonian captivity. When ancient Persia took control of Babylon, Haman, the royal vizier, convinced King Ahasuerus to destroy all the Jews. Esther, Ahasuerus's queen and, unknown to him, a Jew, interceded on behalf of her people. By law the King could not rescind the order to slaughter the Jews, so he issued a second decree that permitted the Jews to defend themselves with armed force.
The King replaced Haman with Mordecai, a palace official, cousin and foster parent of Esther. The Jews defeated Haman, killing his ten sons that were leading the attacks, and then hanged Haman. The day after the battle was designated as a day of feasting and rejoicing. Scholars identify King Ahasuerus as the historical king Xerxes I, 486 - 465 BCE. Xerxes is the Greek version of his name but the Babylonians knew him as Khshayarsha. The Hebrew name Ahasuerus, appears to be derived from Khshayarsha, with the letter A added at the beginning.Nemonater09/01/13 at 18:51Aarmale: Really nice
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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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Domitian RIC II 0601ADomitian 81-96 A.D. AR Denarius. Rome Mint, 88 A.D. (2.78g, 18.5mm, 6h) Obv: IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM PM TRP VIII, laureate head left. Rev: COS XIIII LVD SAEC FEC inscribed on column; to r., incense burner; further r., Herald stgl l., with wand and shield. RIC 601A (R3). Ex Harry N. Sneh via David Atherton.
This coin is thus far unique and unpublished. It was found by a metal detector in Hushwaite, North Hampshire in 2009. Carradice was made aware of the coin in 2010, and it should be assigned 601A in the upcoming RIC II addenda. The actual find is registered at the UKDFD site Ref No: 16818. http://www.ukdfd.co.uk/ukdfddata/showrecords.php?product=16818&cat=135&date=1231717536 Lucas H06/08/13 at 17:11Aarmale: WOW! A fantastic addition!
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Judaea Alexander Jannaeus Widow's Mite Alexander Jannaeus
AE Lepton/Prutah
obverse Star of eight pellets within diadem, המלך יהונתן(King Alexander)
reverse ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ around anchor.
0.94g
ex-Holyland coinsJay GT405/08/13 at 22:22Aarmale: Neat style!
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Caria- Unknown, (Mylasa?); 450-400 BCAR- Obol (Milesian Standard)
Obv: Facing forepart of lion with front paws outstreched, seen from above.
Rev: Scorpion, tail to right, in incused square.
Size: 8.10mm; .56gms
Ref: BMC ??
SNG Kayhan 934-8, Rosen 403, SNG Cop 378.Brian L04/04/13 at 21:36Aarmale: Really nice!
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Alexander JannaeusAlexander Jannaeus, 103-76 BC. Lead Prutah/Token, Transjordan mint, 79/78 BCE?, 15.6 mm, 2.7 grams. O: Aramaic legend (King Alexander) in three lines within a dotted circle. R: Anchor in a circle with Greek legend ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝ∆ΡΟΥ (of King Alexander) around. Hendin 1155, reverse appears to be a match with Menorah Coins die #1.
This coin is a bit of a mystery and therefore quite interesting. These were at one one time extremely rare and therefore not believed to be a coin at all but rather a trial specimen or a token used to gain entrance to an establishment. As hoards were discovered, it became apparent that this coin was common (although far more rare than his bronze issues) and in general circulation in the Transjordan.
Although the lead coins are not dated, the similar Aramaic inscription found on the dated prutah of Jannaeus (Hendin 1152, shown in my collection, dated year 25 = 80/79 BCE) indicates it may have been minted around 79 BCE. These are the only types of Jannaeus that have an Aramaic inscription.
The appearance of both Greek and Aramaic on these coins may reflect a softening of Jannaeus (a staunch supporter of the Hellenistic Sadducees) toward the Aramaic speaking Pharasees. Nemonater03/27/13 at 23:13Aarmale: Really great condition for this type
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Herod I (the Great)Herod I (the Great). 40-4 BCE. Æ 8 Prutot, 22mm, 5.82 g. Samaria mint. Dated RY 3 (40 BCE). O: Ceremonial bowl (lebes) on tripod; date L Γ (Year 3) to left, monogram to right. Greek Inscription: BAΣIΛEΩΣ HPΩΔOÎ¥ (of King Herod.) R: Military helmet with cheek guards and straps, star above, palms flanking. Meshorer 44; Hendin 486; RPC I 4901.
Although there is debate over exactly what year “Year 3” refers to, the monogram TP may well indicate the third year of Herod’s tetrarchy. Josephus writes that Mark Antony appointed Herod as tetrarch (TETPAPXHΣ) in 42 B.C.E., which would bring us to 40/39 B.C.E. This is also when Herod was crowned as King of Judaea by the Roman Senate with the approval of Octavian (soon to be Augustus.)
This dating helps to explain the meaning of the obverse image of a soldier’s helmet. Although Herod was appointed as king, the Hasmonaean king, Mattathias Antigonus, was still ruling over Judea and did not recognize Roman authority. Herod would therefore have to raise an army, which he did, and, after a three month siege, conquered Jerusalem in 37 B.C.E.
Although Herod accomplished a great deal during his thirty-year + reign, including the building of massive palaces and amphitheaters and enlarging the temple, he is most remembered as a jealous, paranoid murderer, willing to do anything to maintain his political power.
Herod ordered the death of his Hasmonaean wife Mariamne and her brother Aristobulus. Later he had his two sons by Mariamne killed as well. This effectively eliminated the most serious threats to his power in Judaea. Caesar Augustus observed that it was safer to be Herod’s pig than Herod’s son. His wickedness reached its peak years later when, in fear of a rival king, he ordered the killing of all the boys two years of age and under in Bethlehem.
The Bible writer Matthew records Jesus’ birth taking place, “in the days of Herod the king.” A star led astrologers to Herod proclaiming the birth “of the one born king of the Jews.” The resulting slaughter of these children fulfilled the prophesy at Jeremiah 31:15, “This is what Jehovah has said, ‘In Ra′mah a voice is being heard, lamentation and bitter weeping; Rachel weeping over her sons. She has refused to be comforted over her sons, because they are no more.’”Nemonater03/24/13 at 14:13Aarmale: Nice coin and highlighting!
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Judah Aristobulus I (Yehudah)Judah Aristobulus I, 104-103 BCE. Prutah, 13.7 mm, 2.27 g. O: Paleo-Hebrew inscription in wreath. Yehudah the High Priest and the Council of the Jews. R: Two cornucopias, adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns, border of dots. Hendin 1143
Aristobulus, the oldest son of Hyrcanus, was the first Hasmonean to officially take the title “King of the Jews.” This was the kingdom of a Levite priest, it was not a restoration of God’s kingdom in the line of King David of the royal tribe of Judah.
The Judaeans considered him heartless and cruel. This reputation appears completely justified even within his own family. After taking power he starved his mother to death in a dungeon and assassinated his brother. His rule lasted no more than a year.Nemonater03/12/13 at 00:24Aarmale: Nice rare type!
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Vespasian / Judaea Capta Palm TreeAD 69-79. AR Denarius (17mm, 3.03 g, 6h). Judaea Capta - Rome mint. Struck circa 21 December AD 69-early AD 70. Laureate head right / IVDAEA in exergue, palm tree; to right, Jewess, arms bound behind, seated right. RIC II 4; Hendin 1480; RSC 229.
From the Sierra Collection. Ex Gorny & Mosch 142 (10 October 2005), 2350.
This example clearly shows the ropes binding her wrists.Nemonater03/10/13 at 12:24Aarmale: Really nice example!
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Mattatayah AntigonusBronze prutah, 14mm, 1.53g. Jerusalem mint. O: Retrograde Paleo-Hebrew inscription, Mattatayah, surrounded by wreath and border of dots. R: Double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, barley grain between horns, border of dots. Hendin 1164
In 40 BCE, Mattatayah Antigonus, youngest son of Aristobulus II, bribed the Parthians to assist him in his invasion of Jerusalem. Josephus reports that after their conquest, Mattatayah tore into Hyrcanus II ears with his teeth in order to permanently disqualify him from being High Priest. Later this same year, the Roman Senate and Octavian appointed Herod King of Judaea.
After years of fighting, Herod, with the help of Roman troops under Gaius Sosius, took Jerusalem and captured Antigonus in 37 BCE. His later execution at Antioch ended five generations of Hasmonean rule, now replaced by what would become the Herodian Dynasty.Nemonater03/09/13 at 20:07Aarmale: Nice coin and writeup!
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A. PlautiusA. Plautius 54 BCE, denarius, 21mm., Rome mint. O: Turreted head of Cybele right, A PLAVTIVS before, AED CVR SC behind. R: Bacchius (Aristobulus II) kneeling right, extending olive branch, camel at side, BACCHIVS in exergue, IVDAEVS on right. Hendin 1443
The 'Bacchius the Jew' kneeling on the reverse is most likely Judah Aristobulus II, who usurped the throne of Judea from his brother John Hyrcanus II between 67 and 63 BC. In 63 BCE, Pompey the Great sided with Hyrcanus and subjected Jerusalem to a brutal siege and sacking, deposing Aristobulus II. Pompey went so far as to enter the Holy of Holies, defiling the sanctuary and marking the end of the great Hasmonean dynasty.
The Romans now had a foot in the door and were not about to remove it. Hyrcanus became a Roman ethnarch, one who ruled by the grace of the Romans, dependent on their goodwill and support to retain his throne.
Aristobulus was permitted to live as a hostage in Rome, but later escaped and tried to resume the throne, only to be defeated again by M. Aemilius Scaurus. This issue celebrates this unsuccessful attempt to regain control of Judaea.
Behind the scenes, a rich Idumaean chieftain named Antipater continued to manipulate Hyrcanus and to pander to Rome, building influence and power. This set the stage for the eventual rise to power of his infamous son, Herod the Great.
Except for the inscription, this coin is of the same reverse type as Hendin 1441.Nemonater03/09/13 at 20:04Aarmale: Excellent coin!
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Van Alfen OwlsOwls as described by Van Alfen, Peter. American Journal of Numismatics, second series, volume 16-17, number 8.
Collage and image editing by Jay GT4.
Marjority of these sold to Forum for other collectors to enjoy for the purpose of funding my Flavian Collection in 2013. Lucas H02/15/13 at 13:39Aarmale: Very nice!
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Titus RIC II 0108Titus. 79-81 A.D. Rome Mint. 80 A.D. 1 Jan.-30 June. (3.24g, 18.6mm, 5h). Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head r. Rev: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, curule chair, above wreath. RIC II 108, BMC 66, RSC 318. Toned. EF. Ex Harry N. Sneh collection.
A stellar example of a common coin. I’ve had the left facing bust of this type for some time, and was finally able to add the more common right in a high quality.
One of the new series of pulvinaria series thought to be issued to commemorate the opening of the Flavian Amphitheater.
Lucas H01/28/13 at 22:03Aarmale: Really fantastic quality. Great artistry, strike ...
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Vespasian RIC II 0006Vespasian. 69-79 A.D. Rome Mint. 21 Dec. 69 A.D.-early 70 A.D. (3.17g, 17.5m, 6h). Obv: IMP CAESAR [VESPASIAN]VS AVG, laureate head r. Rev: TITVS ET DOMITIAN CAES PRIN IV, Titus and Domitian std. l. on curule chairs, with branches. RIC II 6 (R), BMC 45, RSC 541. Ex. Harry N. Sneh Collection.
Another dynastic type from the first months of Vespasian’s reign and his from his first series of denarii at Rome. His victory over Judaea and establishing his sons as his successors were Vespasian’s first priorities with his minting authority. Lucas H01/25/13 at 13:19Aarmale: Very bold, attractive!
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County of Tripoli, Raymond II (1137-1152), Early Period (c.1137-1147), Æ PougeoiseCounty of Tripoli, Raymond II (1137-1152), Early Period (c.1137-1147), Æ Pougeoise, Tripoli mint , [RAIMVNDI COMITIS], small cross pattee, annulet in each angle, rev., [+MONETA TRIPOLIS], large cross potent, a pellet in two quarters, trefoil of pellets in others, CCS 3 Vladislav D11/08/12 at 21:58Aarmale: Great patina!
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Nero Tetradrachm HeraNEPΩ KΛAV KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEP AV
Radiate head left, L IΔ in left field
HPA-APΓEIA
Diademed, veiled bust of Hera Argeia right
Alexandria mint
Milne 291
9.82g
SOLD!Jay GT408/04/12 at 17:30Aarmale: Great uncleaned find!
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BCC B4x Maurice Tiberius Eagle CountermarkByzantine - Caesarea Maritima
Maurice Tiberius 582-602CE
AE follis 40 nummia
Obv: DN MAURC PP AVI
crowned and cuirassed bust
facing, holding cross on globe.
REV: Large M , cross above
ANNO II, officina Δ , in ex.
C[ON] with rare eagle countermark.
30x32mm. 11.30g. Original Axis:180
v-drome07/23/12 at 21:40Aarmale: Interesting countermark
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Unstruck lead planchetPb planchet, unstruck
4.81 gm
13.92 mm (16.76 across casting sprues)
This unstruck lead planchet is possibly of the Hasmonean time period based on size and weight, although it is not possible to attribute it to any specific coinage issuer with absolute certainty. The center dot from the casting mould is prominent on the "obverse", and the "reverse" is completely smooth and blank.cmcdon092307/12/12 at 15:14Aarmale: Nice condition, great rare piece!
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C. Megalodon Fossilized ToothC. Megalodon Fossilized Tooth, height 53.5 mm, width 36.9 mm.
Megalodon...meaning "big tooth", from Greek μέγας (mega, "big") and ὀδούς (odon, "tooth")) is an extinct species of shark that lived roughly from 28 to 1.5 million years ago, during the Cenozoic Era (late Oligocene to early Pleistocene). from WikipediaSteve E07/12/12 at 15:07Aarmale: Really cool!
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Julius Caesar Denarius RSC 41, Syd 1071, Cr480/5b; Feb.-Mar. 44 B.C.
3.48 g, 16 mm x 19 mm
P. Sepullius Macer, moneyer
CAESAR IMP, laureate head of Caesar right, star of eight rays behind
P SEPVLLIVS MACER, Venus standing left, holding Victory in right hand, scepter set on star in left.
Lifetime PortraitMark Z07/01/12 at 19:28Aarmale: Really nice piece!
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BCC M11-BCC M40 Hercules Minimae CompositeThirty Minute Coins from Caesarea
BCC M11-BCC M40
Hercules obv./animal rev.
12.5-5.5mm. 1.3-0.3gm.
Similar to Hamburger #35-58
Atiqot Vol.1 1954/1956
Hamburger assigns these coin types to
the mint at Caesarea.
(click on picture for larger image)v-drome06/23/12 at 21:57Aarmale: Nice collection!!!! 
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NABATAEAN KINGS Aretas IV. AE 18. Petra 9 BC–AD 40. 3.50 grs. Jugate busts of Aretas (laureate) and Queen Shuqailat (veiled) to right / Two crossed cornucopiae with Nabataean inscription, Aretas Shuqailat.
Meshorer 113. SNG ANS 1440. benito06/15/12 at 20:48Aarmale: Really nice strike and clarity!
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RIC 362 Divus Vespasian [Titus]AR Denarius, 3.08g
Rome mint, 79-80 AD
Obv: DIVVS VESPASIANVS AVGVSTVS; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: EX SC in exergue; Tensa r., surmounted by two Victories
RIC 362 (R2). BMC 117. RSC 147a. BNC 91. Hendin 1585a.
Ex eBay, May 2012.
I've been wanting to add this very rare Divus Vespasian denarius type to my collection for quite sometime. Minted under Titus in either 79 or 80 AD, the reverse shows a tensa facing right. The much more common variant of the type is the tensa facing left. The unique obverse legend, DIVVS VESPASIANVS AVGVSTVS, also differs from the other Divus Vespasian denarii, showing up only on this tensa facing right type. I've only seen two other examples of this type in trade, all (including my example and the RIC plate coin) from the same die pair, indicating just how rare this type is.
The gunmetal toning is really quite nice in hand.
David Atherton06/06/12 at 00:14Aarmale: Great condition too. Really nice!
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Vespasian RIC II 0004Vespasian. 69-79 A.D. Rome Mint Dec. 69 A.D. to early 70 A.D. (3.28g, 16.7m, 6h). Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head r. Rev: IVDAEA in ex., Judaea seated r, hands bound behind back to r. of palm tree. RIC II 4, R, BMC 43, RSC 229. Ex David Atherton.
Among the first issues for the new emperor, this coin shows Vespasian’s greatest victory, that of the Jewish War. This coin is less common that the type with Judea next to a trophy, and the palm also a symbol of Judaea. This specimen has a tight flan, but good detail on the reverse. This was issued before Vespasian’s arrival in Rome from Egypt when the die engravers were still at a loss for his true appearance.Lucas H05/26/12 at 14:19Aarmale: Great new addition!
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CorinthiaObv: Pegasos flying left, koppa below.
Rev: Head of Athena facing left, wearing a Corinthian helmet over a leather cap, Δ below chin, I (unstruck) and Artemis advancing left carrying a torch.
Silver Stater, Corinth mint, 345 - 307 BC
8.4 grams, 20.8 mm, 0°
GCV 2631, Ravel 1076
Ex: FORVMMatt Inglima05/17/12 at 22:14Aarmale: I love these staters!
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BCC CM27 Philip IIRoman Provincial (BCC 21)
Caesarea Maritima
Philip II 247-249CE
Obv:IMP C M IVL PH[ILIPPVS AVG]
Radiate,draped bust rt.
Rev:[COL PR FL AVG FC]CAES
Emperor standing right, sacrificing
before Roma, seated left.
AE30x32mm. 25.8g. Axis:0
Kadman 122
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1973
v-drome04/07/12 at 18:49Aarmale: Nice!
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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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Alexander Jannaeus - 107 to 36BCAE lepton
Hendin 471 / 1152
1.32 gmcmcdon092303/25/12 at 22:34Aarmale: I like the scripts and clarity of the designs
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John Hyrcanus I (with Antiochus VII)AE 14-15 (prutah?)
Hendin 451 / 1131
dated year 181 = 132/131BC
2.28 gm
cmcdon092303/25/12 at 22:34Aarmale: Great patina!
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BCC J7 Titus Judaea Capta C/MJudaean - Roman Provincial
Caesarea Maritima
Titus 79-81 CE
Obv:[AVTOKP TITOC KAICAP]
Laureate head right. Countermark of laureate
bust, right, in incuse rectangle. (punch 8x6mm.)
Rev:[ΙΟΥΔΑΙΑΣ ΕΑΛWΚΥΙΑΣ]
Judaea in mourning below, left of trophy,
hands tied, shield to right of trophy.
Hendin 745 21x22mm. 9.43gm. Axis:30
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1973
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome03/05/12 at 21:10Aarmale: Great, clear countermark!
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413/1 L. Cassus LonginusL. Cassius Longinus c. 63 B.C. AR Denarius. Rome Mint. c. 63 B.C. (3.81g, 18.6mm, 7h). Obv: Draped bust of Vesta Veiled left, kylix behind, letter before. Rev: Male figure left dropping tablet inscribed V (Uti Rogas) into a Cista, Longin III V behind. Cassia 10. Craw 413/1.
This coin may refer to the law of 113 which set up the special commission, presided over by L. Cassius Longinus Ravilla, for the trial of three delinquent Vestal Virgins. In 137 BC L. Cassius Ravilla proposed a method of voting, known as the Lex Cassia Tabellaria. The letter "V" on the tabella stands for V[ti] Rogas, or uti rogas a vote in favor of a new law. A vote against a new law was designated by the letter "A" (antiquo). L. Cassius Longinus, whose name appears on the coin, was the younger brother of C. Cassius Longinus, one of the assassins of Julius Caesar.Lucas H02/26/12 at 00:41Aarmale: Great bust! Interesting style.
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Nabataean Kingdom 9 B.C - 40 A.D.17mm 3.64g Petra mint
Obverse: Aretas IV & Shaquelat right
Reverse: Two cornucopias crossed and filleted, Aramaic inscriptionDk0311USMC02/23/12 at 17:53Aarmale: Great patina!
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BCC rgp13 Trebonianus Gallus NeapolisRoman Greek Provincial
Neapolis-Samaria
Trebonianus Gallus 251-253CE
Obv:ΑΥT ΚΑΙ Γ ΟΥΕ TΡΕΒ
ΓΑΛΟϹ ϹΕΒΑϹ Laureate head right
Rev:ΦΛ ΝΕΑϹ/ΠΟΛΕWϹ/ΕΠΙ
ϹΗΜΟΥ/ΝΕΝ(sic)WΚΟ/ΡΟΥ
Inscription in five lines, Mt. Gerazim with temples, above.
Crescent and star to right and left.
AE25mm. 12.52gm. Axis:0 Extremely rare.
Rosenberger III, 111 Var. (reverse inscription, error)
SNG ANS 1036 Var. RPC IX 2143 Var. Sofaer 221 Var.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1975
(click on pic for higher resolution)
I believe this inscription refers to the
granting of privileges related to the
religious precinct known as Neokoros,
to the city of Neapolis-Samaria. As far
as I can tell, Neapolis was the only city
in this region granted such a status.
This elegant inscription contains an extra
"N" in the fourth line, which I have not
seen on any other on-line published coin
of this type. The profiles of Mt. Gerazim
represented on coins of Neapolis have
been used by archaeologists to help
locate the remains of this important
temple complex. Any other information
or ideas on this topic would be welcome.
I do not have access to RPC or other major
reference works at this time. The reverse die
for this coin is not listed in Harl's "Coinage
of Neapolis in Samaria" ANSMN 29, 1984.
The obverse is very similar to Harl's A26,
but with a slight discrepancy with regard
to his inscription as described.v-drome02/16/12 at 18:57Aarmale: Very interesting type!
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BCC RGP15 Philip IIRoman Provincial
Neapolis-Samaria
Philip II 247-249CE
Obv:IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS
AVG laur. draped bust rt.
Rev:[COL SE]RG NEAPOL
Wreath encl. image of Mt. Ger-
azim, colonade, and stairs to
temple. Eagle below, hd. lt.
AE29mm. 17.9g. Axis :180
Harl's obv. die A19 (with M)
rev.die P7? die break.v-drome02/16/12 at 18:56Aarmale: Really cool coin
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BCC rgp14x Philip I NeapolisRoman Provincial
Neapolis-Samaria
Philip I 244-249CE
Obv:IMP C M IVL PHILIPPO
P F AVG laur. draped bust rt.
Rev: COL SERG NEAPOL
Eagle with spread wings below
Mt. Gerizim, showing colonnade
and stairs to temple compound.
AE29mm. 17.1g. Axis :180
Harl's obverse die A6, rev. unlisted?
Extremely Rare
These coin types were used by archaeologists
in the 1950's and 60's to locate the remains
of the temple complex by comparing the profile
of the mountain to the surrounding terrain.
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima, 1976.
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome02/16/12 at 18:56Aarmale: Awesome!
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John Hyrcanus IYehochanan the high priest and Concil of Jews
mint : Jerusalem
134-104 BC
Hendin 452frederic02/15/12 at 23:52Aarmale: Nice coin!
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Herod Philip - AE18 (year 37 = 33/34AD)Hendin-542 / 1233
7.21 gramscmcdon092302/08/12 at 22:12Aarmale: The patina is great!
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Herod Philip - AE18 (year 12 = 8/9AD)Hendin-531a / 1221a / 6252a
8.12 grams
date engraved retrograde: BIL
reverse legend engraved to read clockwise, as opposed to usual counter-clockwise directioncmcdon092302/08/12 at 22:12Aarmale: Great example of this rare Philip coin.
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Pontius Pilate - prutah (date indistinct, but either 30 or 31AD)Hendin-649/50v
1.69 grams
lituus engraved retrogradecmcdon092302/08/12 at 22:11Aarmale: Nice rare example!
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John Hyrcanus I (Yehohanan) AE Prutah. H 1132.John Hyrcanus I, 135-104 BC, bronze prutah of 13.2 mm, 1.53 grams.
Obverse: "A" above Hebrew legend.
Reverse: Two cornucopias, pomegranate between.
Hendin 1132 (4th ed. 454).
SkySoldier02/08/12 at 22:05Aarmale: Nice patina!
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John Hyrcanus I (Yehohanan) AE Prutah. H 1133. John Hyrcanus I, 135-104 BC, bronze prutah of 13.3 mm, 1.99 grams.
Obverse: Paleo-Hebrew legend within wreath.
Reverse: Two cornucopias with pomegranate between, monogram tiny "A" below left.
Hendin 1133.
SkySoldier02/08/12 at 22:01Aarmale: I particularly like the monogram.
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Alexander Jannaeus (Yehonatan) AE Prutah. H 1148. Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 BC, bronze prutah of 13.9 mm, 1.82 grams.
Obverse: Lily with Hebrew inscription "Jonathan the King."
Reverse: Anchor with Greek inscription, "of King Alexander."
When it was issued, this coin was struck in massive numbers. However, during the subsequent rule of Hyrcanus II, the vast majority of them were overstruck, apparently while still in the mint, to create coin Hendin-478. Thus the original lily/anchor type is quite scarce relative to the other Hasmonean prutot.
Hendin-1148.
SkySoldier02/08/12 at 22:00Aarmale: Great example!
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John Hyrcanus I (Yehohanan) AE Prutah. H 1131. Antiochus VII/Hyrcanus I, 132-130 BC, bronze prutah of 13.8 mm, 2.93 grams. Struck as a transitional issue at the mint of Jerusalem, 132-130 BC.
Obverse: Anchor, Greek.
Reverse: Lily.
Hendin 1131 (4th ed. 451).
SkySoldier02/08/12 at 21:59Aarmale: I love the lily!
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John Hyrcanus I (Yehohanan) AE Lepton. H 1134 Judaea
John Hyrcanus I (Yehohanan)
134-104 BC
AE Lepton (0.48 gm ; 9 mm)
Obv: Palm branch flanked by four lines of Hebrew inscription "Yehonanan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews".
Rev: Lily flower, monogram below.
Hendin 1134
SkySoldier02/08/12 at 21:59Aarmale: Nice version of this rare coin!
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Herod Antipas - 1/4 denomination (year 34 = 30AD)Hendin-518 / 1209
3.76 grams
ex. CNGcmcdon092302/08/12 at 21:56Aarmale: You really do have lovely coins in your collection...
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Herod Philip - AE18 (year 33 = 29/30AD)Hendin-537 / 1228
6.13 grams
ex. CNGcmcdon092302/08/12 at 21:55Aarmale: Very, very impressive!
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Gordian III AR Antoninianus, RIC 36Gordian III AR Antoninianus
IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, radiate draped bust right / LIBERALITAS AVG II, Liberalitas standing left with abacus & cornucopiae.
21-22mm / 4.48gJiminey02/08/12 at 18:07Aarmale: Great bust!
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BCC M1Roman Provincial
Alexandria-Egypt
Trajan 98-117 CE
Obv: Laur. head of Trajan
Rev: Hemhem Crown of Harpokrates
LI Z (year 17)
14mm. 1.81gm. axis: 0
Hamburger #78, Atiqot Vol. 1(1954)
Cited ref: B.M.C. Alexandria no.561
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1972
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome12/27/11 at 14:12Aarmale: Very nice and detailed!
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01 Julius Caesar, VenusJulius Caesar. AR Denarius. Military mint traveling with Caesar in North Africa c. 47-46B.C. (3.88, 19.2mm, 6h). Obv: Diademed head of Venus right. Rev: CAESAR, Aeneas walking left, carrying Anchises and the Palladium. Craw. 458/1. RSC 12, Sear RCV 1402.
Minted to pay his legends during their African campaign against the Pomeians, this coin harkens to Caesar’s mythical origin from Venus. Aeneas, a survivor of Troy, was the son of Aphrodite’s liaison with the mortal Anchises. Aeneas lead a group of survivors, the Aeneads, ultimately to the Italian peninsula.Lucas H12/10/11 at 17:04Aarmale: Very nice!
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CrispusCrispus - Alexandria Mint - Officina 1 - AE3 - RIC VII 35
O:FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust left
R: PROVIDEN TIAE CAESS Campgate with five rows, two turrets, no doors, star above, top and bottom rows empty blocks, SMALA in exergue
3.7g, 18.5/19.2mm, 0 degree die axis, 325-326AD
BiancasDad11/24/11 at 23:04Aarmale: WOW!
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SICILY, KAMARINA, 420 - 410 BCAE Onkia, 12mm, 1.3g
O. Gorgoneion en face
R. Owl standing right, holding lizard in it´s claws; KAMA to left; A to right, single dot below
Westermark, Kamarina Taf.32 Type A 177
Ex Gorny & Mosch Sale 200, #1209robertpe10/24/11 at 22:49Aarmale: Fantastic!
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Corinthian AR Stater-350-338 BCObv: Pegasus flying left with koppa symbol beneath.
Rev: Athena facing left, wearing Corinthian helmet with leather flap,
letter Ν behind with triskeles symbol.
Size: 23mm;8.32 gms
Ref: BMC Corinth and Colonies, vol 12, pg 44, No.373
Calciatti 383, Ravel 1065, Pegasi 383Brian L09/28/11 at 18:37Aarmale: This is magnificent. I really love this coin!
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Trajan, (98-117 CE), Æ, Sepphoris, GalileeBronze of Trajan, (25 Jan. 98 - 8 or 9 Aug. 117 CE). 9.45g, 23.5mm, 0o, Sepphoris mint in the Galilee.
Obverse: TPAIANOΣ AYTOKPATΩP EΔΩKEN; laureate undraped bust right.
Reverse: ΣΕΠΦo PHNoN (of the people of Sepphoris); eight-branched palm bearing two bunches of dates.
Reference: Hendin 907, BMC 5, Ros. 4, SNG ANS 1088
Added to collection: July 23, 2006Daniel F09/10/11 at 15:19Aarmale: Great patina, love the coin!
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Elagabalus, (212-222 CE), Æ NeapolisBronze of Elagabalus, 212-222 CE, minted in Neapolis in Samaria.
Obverse: AVTKMAVP ANTωNINOC; Draped bust right, laureate
Reverse: ΦΛNEACΠOΛΕωCVP ΠAΛ (Flavia Neapolis); Mount Gerizim surmounted by temple and alter, colonnade below mountain, small star or sun above, unknown letter in ex.
Reference: SNG ANS 997-1005, Rosenberger 37-39
Added to collection: August 27, 2006Daniel F09/10/11 at 15:19Aarmale: What a stunning temple!
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Herod Philip, (Herodian Tetrarch), Æ, 4 BCE – 34 CEBronze of Herod Philip, 20mm, 4.6 grams.
Obverse: KAIΣAPI ΣEBAΣTΩ. Laureate head of Augustus r.; countermark on neck.
Reverse: Tetrastyle temple on high platform; date between columns, LIς = Year 16 = 12/13 C.E, inscription around, ΦIΛIΠΠOY TETPAPXOY.
Reference: Hendin 533, AJC II, 244, 5, TJC 99.
Added to collection: January 18, 2006Daniel F09/10/11 at 15:18Aarmale: Great coin!
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John Hyrcanus I (Yehohanan) 134 - 104 B.C.Hasmonean Dynasty, 14mm Bronze Prutah, Jerusalem mint
Obverse: Hebrew inscription, Yehonanan the High Priest and Head of the Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath
Reverse: Double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between hornsDk0311USMC09/10/11 at 15:17Aarmale: No problem!
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Constantine I - [Nicomedia RIC VII 12]Silvered follis, 3.24g, 20mm, 0 degree, Nicomedia mint, 307-337 A.D.
Obv. - IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate head right
Rev. - IOVI CONS-ERVATORI, Jupiter standing left, nude except for chlamys, holding Victory on globe in right and leaning on sceptre in left, eagle with wreath in beak at feet left, Z to right, SMN in ex.
Great centering, full legends, and purchased for the marvelous reverse
80%+ silvering
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Purchased from Rhodes Ancient Coinsrenegade322009/07/11 at 23:46Aarmale: I love the bust and Jupiter on the rev.!
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Roman Empire, Vespasian IVDAEA CAPTA DenariusOBV: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Laureate head of Vespasian, left.
REV: IVDAEA
Jewess seated right in attitude of mourning before trophy.
RIC II-15; Hendin 5th ed. 1479; Cohen 226
c. 21 Dec. A.D. 69 - early A.D. 70
3.22 gm 17mm
Minted in Rome
Danny S. Jones09/03/11 at 15:10Aarmale: What a great example of this type!
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John Hyrcanus I (Yehohanan) 134 - 104 B.C.Hasmonean Dynasty, 14mm Bronze Prutah, Jerusalem mint
Obverse: Hebrew inscription, Yehonanan the High Priest and Head of the Council of the Jews, surrounded by wreath
Reverse: Double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between hornsDk0311USMC08/16/11 at 21:36Aarmale: Great coin! Its John Hyrcanus I, by the way  .
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Amdan Bayyin (Yanaf)AR Half Deniarus
50-150AD
mint: Raidan
Yemenfrederic08/02/11 at 22:56Aarmale: Nice and clear script!
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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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Titus RIC II 0129Titus 79-81 A.D. AR Denarius. Rome Mint, Jan. 1-June 30, 80 A.D.. (3.31g, 18.9mm, 6h). Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head left. Rev: TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII, P P, tripod with fillets, dolphin above. RIC II 129, RSC 323.
This type was minted the same year as the inauguration of the Flavian Amphitheatre and Titus’ pulvinaria series. It also echoes a type of Vitellius which had a Raven under the tripod. Some of Titus’ coins have ravens on the tripod, but not this example. This is another of the less common left facing portraits. Lucas H07/20/11 at 18:44Aarmale: Very nice tripod!
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L.HOSTILIUS SASERNAAR denarius. 48 BC. 4,04 grs. Head of Venus right,with oak wreath, necklace and earings. / Victory advancing right with winged caduceus, palm branches and trophy. L. HOSTILIVS before, SASERNA behind.
Craw 448/1a. RSC Hostilia 5.
Ex Roma Numismatics. Gemini VII,lot 719. NAC 46, lot 916.benito06/20/11 at 20:06Aarmale: Great toning!
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Tiberius CountermarkTiberius Countermark on unidentifiable undertype. 14-37 A.D. TI C A. 22 mm. 4.54. Grams.Lucas H06/16/11 at 23:02Aarmale: Interesting countermark!
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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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06 Nero RIC I 64Nero 54-68 A.D.. AR Denarius. Rome Mint. c. 66-67 A.D. (3.25g, 17.2mm, 6h ). Obv: l to r in- IMP NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS, laureate head right. Rev: l to r in- IVPPITER CVSTOS, Jupiter, bare to waist, seated left holding thunderbolt ring right, and long scepter in left. RIC I 64, RSC 121.Lucas H06/06/11 at 00:07Aarmale: Nice bust!
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Hendin-458HYRCANUS I (Yehochanan) 134-104 BCE
Mint:Jerusalem;AE Half Prutah
Obv- YEHOCHANAN H KOHEN H GADOL V'CHABER H YHUDYM,
in four lines,surrounding a palm branch.
Yehochanan the High Priest and Council of the Jews.
H N N CH W H Y
L D G H N H K
Y H R B CH W
M Y D H
Rev- Circle of pellets around flowering lily between grain ears.
A - Monogram between leaf and grain on left.
Meshorer: AJC 1-O1; TJC-C1Brian L05/18/11 at 21:27Aarmale: Very nice, I love the patina, great inscription as...
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ROMAN EMPIRE, PertinaxAR denarius. 193 AD. Laureate head right. IMP CAES P HELV PERTIN AVG. / Laetitia standing left holding wreath and sceptre. LAETITIA TEMPOR COS II.benito05/13/11 at 18:15Aarmale: Nice bust!
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02 01 Augustus. TarpeiaAugustus. 27 B.C.-14 A.D. AR. Denarius. Rome Mint. 19-18 B.C. 3.5g, 20 mm. Obv: CAESAR AVGVSTS, bare head righ. Rev: TVRPILIANVS III VIR, Tarpeia facing, buried to the waist in shields. RIC I 299. RSC 494, BMC 29.
Tarpeia, daughter of the commander of the citadel, betrayed her fellow Romans to the Sabines when they came to attack Rome. Tarpeia offered to admit the Sabines into the city in return for what they wore on their arms. She had in mind the gold torques the Sabines usually wore. The Sabines agreed, but disgusted by her greed, the gave her the shields they worn on their arms and put her to death by crushing her under their shields. She was then thrown from a high cliff above the city. The Tarpeian Rock, from which traitors were thrown in Rome, is named after her. Lucas H04/10/11 at 19:54Aarmale: The rev. looks painful for Tarpeia... 
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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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Persian Empire, Imitative obol2Lucas H04/05/11 at 23:53Aarmale: Although crude and imitative, I just love this coi...
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Athens Tetradrachm Athena and OwlAthens. 4th Century B.C.. Athenian tetradrachm. 17.06g. Obverse: Head of Athena right, eye in profile, test cut. Reverse: Owl standing right, head facing , to right AOE, olive twig and crescent, all within incuse square, two test cuts. Van Alfen, AJN, 16-17, 17, this coin. Ex Amphora.
Lucas H04/05/11 at 23:52Aarmale: Interesting owl style, very attractive!
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M.VOLTEIUS M.f.AR denarius. 78 BC. 3,95 grs. Head of young Bacchus or Liber right,wearing ivy-wreath, and long hair in locks. / Ceres in biga of snakes right,holding torch in each hand,control-symbol ( plumb bob) behind. M VOLTEI M F in exergue.
Craw 385/3. RSC Volteia 3.benito02/26/11 at 15:37Aarmale: It is a great example!
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422/1b M. Aemilius Scaurus & P. Plautius HypsaeusRepublic. AR Denarius. 58 B.C. 3.93 g. Obv: M SCAVR AED CVR above, EX S C in fields, REX ARETAS below, King Aretas kneels right with palm branch in left hand, alongside camel. Rev: P HVPSAEVS AED CVR above, CAPTVM on right, C HVPSAE COS PREIVE in exergue, Jupiter drives quadriga left and hurls thunderbolt. Crawford 422/1b. Hendin 1441. Ex Amphora-catalog 98, item 96.
My absolute favorite coin thus far! Commemorating Scaurus' victory over Nabataea.Lucas H02/26/11 at 15:34Aarmale: Great REX ARETAS!
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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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Thrace-Apollonia Pontica/Parion; 450-400 BCAR-Hemidrachm
Obv: Facing Medusa with protruding tongue,in the style of Parion.
Rev: Inverted Anchor,Under Flukes;left-A,right-crayfish.
Size: 12mm;2.48gms
Rare with the Parion style obverse and Apollonia reverse.Brian L02/21/11 at 18:18Aarmale: The obverse reminds me of myself.
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431/1 A. Plautius A. Plautius. Republic: AR Denarius. Hendin 1443. BACCHIVS, IVDAEVS, kneeling figure facing right with palm branch in left hand, camel behind. A PLAVTIVS AED CVR S C, turreted head facing right.
Very worn, but I enjoy the historic significance of this coin. I understand this may be the first coin depicting Roman involvement in Judaea.Lucas H02/19/11 at 17:23Aarmale: Very interesting type. This reverse derived from ...
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Nabataean, Aretas IVNabataean Kington: Aretas IV. AR Drachm. Obverse: Aramaic "Aretas, king of Nabataea, lover of his people," laureate and draped bust of Aretas right. Reverse: Aramaic "Shuqailat, queen of Nabataea," date off flan, jugate busts of Aretas and Shuqailat right.
Ex Forvm. This is a well worn coin, but I like it for a couple of reasons. First, it was an affordable silver coin from Nabataea. Second, the flan is uniformly thick. Much thicker than the denarii I've put together.Lucas H02/19/11 at 15:59Aarmale: I love these Nabataean silvers!!!!!
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