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BCC MA56 Roman Finger Ring Engraved with AnchorRoman Finger Ring
Caesarea Maritima
2nd-4th Century CE?
Copper alloy ring with interior traces
of gilding. Thin oval hoop with very
low, slightly hemispheroid cross-section,
widening gradually from a narrow base
to wider, rounded shoulders. The hoop's
shoulders lead directly into a flat oval
bezel of the same thickness as the hoop,
and engraved with a horizontal anchor.
AE 18.5 x 16 x 7mm. Wt. 1.62gm.
cf. Hendler Collection #406 (copper alloy
ring, different engraving); cf. BMC 1872,
0604.339 (gold); cf. BMC 1894,0413.13
(cabachon with chi-rho and anchor).
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1974
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeApr 18, 2024

BCC MA55 Crescent Star Finger RingRoman Finger Ring
Caesarea Maritima
1st-2nd Century CE
Copper alloy ring with interior traces of gilding.
Oval loop with thin narrow base of flat cross-
section, widening gradually and changing on
sides and shoulders to a low hemispheroid
cross-section. Hoop top continuing directly to
a flat bezel set with a silver, flat oval pseudo-
gem, wheel-engraved with a crescent and star
design and soldered to the top of the bezel.
AE/AR 18 x 16 x 8mm. Wt. 2.38gm.
cf. Amorai-Stark, Hershkovitz, “Gemstones, Finger
Rings, and Seal Boxes from Caesarea Maritima,
The Hendler Collection”, #153 (Onyx Gemstone
in Bronze Ring). ©. Shay Hendler, Tel Aviv, 2016.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1974
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
(click for larger pic)v-dromeApr 15, 2024

BCC M130 Caesarea Tyche Galley MinimaCaesarea Minima
Anonymous 3rd Century CE
Caesarea Mint
Obv:Turreted head of Tyche,
right, somewhat crudely rendered.
Rev: Galley to right, with scalloped
line and dots, below (representing
waves, or snake?).
AE12.5mm 0.94gm. Axis:270
cf. Hamburger #63; cf. BCC M98-M107
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection

Hamburger assigned this type to the mint
at Caesarea based on the frequency of finds
(125 pieces in his collection), as well as the
importance of the galley to the harbor of
Caesarea. He suggests a date spanning the
early to late 3rd century CE based on the
popularity of the bust of Tyche on colonial
coinage from that era. See: H. Hamburger,
“Minute Coins from Caesarea Maritima”
Atiqot, Vol.1, 1954 #59-#74.v-dromeApr 06, 2024

BCC M129 Hadrian Corn Ears MinimaCaesarea Minima
Hadrian 117-138 CE
Caesarea or Alexandria Mint?
AE Chalkous
Obv: Head of Hadrian? right
Rev: Three ears of corn tied
together, no date across field.
9.25 x 11mm. 0.64gm. Axis:0
cf. BCC M92-BCC M97, BCC M128
and cf. Hamburger 89, (an imitation
of BMC Alexandria 891, and Emmet
1176, both dichalkons).
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeApr 03, 2024

BCC LR96 Vandalic? Cross in WreathLate Roman-Pseudo Imperial?
Vandalic? 5th Century CE
Uncertain Mint, Carthage? or Antioch?
Obv: Diademed head right, struck on
extremely small flan.
Rev: Cross in wreath, with ties
at bottom. No visible mint mark.
Glossy black patina, as found.
AE 7.0 x 8.0mm. 0.47gm. Axis:0
cf. Hamburger #111
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeApr 01, 2024

BCC M128 Hadrian? Corn Ears MinimaCaesarea Minima
Hadrian? 117-138 CE
Caesarea or Alexandria Mint?
AE Chalkous
Obv: Head right, blundered.
Rev: Two? ears of corn tied together.
10 x 12mm. 0.69gm. Axis:0
Reference: Hamburger #90. This
coin may be an imitation of Hamburger
#87, (cf. BMC Alexandria 891, and
cf. RPC III, 5632A, both dichalkons).
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeMar 29, 2024

BCC J71 Alexander Jannaeus LeptonJudaean-Hasmonean
Alexander Jannaeus 103-76 BCE
AE Lepton
Obv:Barbaric design. Traces of inscription
around [inverted anchor] within circle.
Rev: Crude design consisting of random
lines and pellets imitating the star of eight
rays seen on normal size coins of Jannaeus.
10 x 13mm. 0.66gm. Axis:?
cf. BCC J8, and J70; Hendin III, 472
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection

Hendin reports that, "This coin is found in
innumerable varieties, some of which seem
to carry crude linear designs instead of stars
on the reverse", and "barbaric or incomplete
inscriptions" on the obverse.v-dromeMar 28, 2024

BCC J70 Alexander Jannaeus LeptonJudaean-Hasmonean
Alexander Jannaeus 103-76 BCE
AE Lepton
Obv:[ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔ] Mis-struck,
with traces of barbaric inscription around
[inverted anchor] within circle.
Rev: Crude design consisting of lines
and pellets around a central dot, imi-
tating the star of eight rays seen on
normal size coins of Jannaeus.
11 x 13mm. 0.76gm. Axis:?
cf. BCC J8; Hendin III, 472
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection

Hendin reports that, "This coin is found in
innumerable varieties, some of which seem
to carry crude linear designs instead of stars
on the reverse", and "barbaric or incomplete
inscriptions" on the obverse.v-dromeMar 26, 2024

BCC M127 Hadrian Isis Crown MinimaCaesarea Minima
Hadrian 117-138CE
Alexandria or Caesarea Mint
AE Chalkous
Obv: Imp. head of Hadrian? rt.
Rev: Crown consisting of horns
with disk, surmounted by plumes,
two uraei: headdress of Isis.
Across field: Date L IΔ (year 14).
10.25mm. 0.66gm. Axis:120(4hr)
cf. Hamburger, Atiqot Vol.1,(1954)
#95; possible imitation of BMC 901
and RPC III 5764 (both dichalkons).
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeMar 22, 2024

BCC B51 Justinian I VOT XIIII CarthageByzantine Period
Justinian I 527-565CE
Carthage Mint
Obv: IVSTINIAN Diademed
(draped, and cuirassed) bust rt,
traces of inscription around.
Rev: VOT XIIII (year 14) in
two lines within circular border;
all within wreath.
AE 10mm 0.45gm. Axis:150(5hr)
Struck 540/1CE Very Rare.
SB 279; DOC 303 Carthage
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeMar 22, 2024

BCC M126 Hadrian? Atef Crown MinimaRoman Provincial
Hadrian? 117-138 CE
Alexandria or Caesarea Mint
AE Chalkous
Obv: Laureate head right.
Rev: Atef Crown of Osiris, date
L IΔ? (year 14), across field.
10.75mm. 0.59gm. Axis: 90
This tiny coin is about 1/3 to 1/2 the weight
of a typical Alexandrian dichalkon, and is
nearly identical to Hamburger, Atiqot Vol.1,
(1954) #100. That coin is identified as an
imitation of Hamburger #99, a dichalkon
unlisted in BMC. For a similar reverse with
Atef Crown on the full-sized coin, see:
RPC III 4271 (Trajan, LIA, year 11).
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1976
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeMar 16, 2024

BCC M125 Trajan Isis CrownCaesarea Minima
Trajan 98-117CE
Alexandria Mint
AE Dichalkon
Obv: Laureate head of Trajan right.
Rev: Headress of Isis,
Date LI-Z? (regnal year 17)
14.0 mm. 1.26gm. Axis: 330 (11hr)
RPC III 4819; Emmett 710.17
Hamburger ---, not listed.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1972
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection1 commentsv-dromeMar 13, 2024

BCC M4 Ibis Crocodile MinimaRoman Provincial - Minima
Alexandria, Egypt or Caesarea Mint
Uncertain emperor, 1st Century CE.
AE Chalkous, variously attributed to
Augustus or Caligula.
Obv: Ibis walking to left.
Rev: Crocodile to right, disc above.
AE 9.0x12.5mm. 0.68gm. Axis:270
Possibly a local imitation. Not listed
in Hamburger, Atiqot Vol 1, (1954)
cf. RPC I 5111.7; cf. Dattari 113; cf.
Emmett 4260 or 68. Red and black
ceramic patina, as found. Very rare.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1971
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
(click for larger pic)2 commentsv-dromeMar 10, 2024

BCC M124 Trajan? Atef CrownRoman Provincial
Hadrian (or Antinous?) or
possibly Trajan 98-138 CE
Alexandria-Egypt
AE Dichalkon
Obv: Laureate head right.
Rev: Atef Crown of Osiris, date
LIS (year 16), below.
13mm. 1.59gm. Axis: 0
cf. RPC III 4769 (Trajan); and
cf. Hamburger, Atiqot Vol. 1, #99
(Hadrian L IΓ, Year 13).
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1974
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection3 commentsv-dromeMar 08, 2024

BCC M123 Hadrian? Hemhem MinimaCaesarea Minima
Hadrian? 117-138CE
Caesarea or Alexandria Mint
AE Chalkon
Obv: Mis-struck, possible brockage.
Rev: Hemhem crown of Harpocrates.
Traces of date, blundered, below.
12.0mm. 0.76gm. Axis:?
cf. Hamburger #102; Imitation?
of BMC Alexandria 902
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1977
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeMar 06, 2024

BCC M91 Hadrian Hemhem CrownCaesarea Minima
Hadrian 117-138CE
Alexandria Mint
AE Dichalkon
Obv: Laureate head of Hadrian right.
Rev: Hemhem crown of Harpocrates.
Date LI-Z (year 17) below.
13.5x12.5mm. 1.45gm. Axis:0
cf. BMC Alexandria 902
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeMar 06, 2024

BCC M122 Trajan Hemhem CrownCaesarea Minima
Trajan 98-117CE
Alexandria Mint
AE Dichalkon
Obv: Laureate head of Trajan right.
Rev: LIZ (Year 17), below Hemhem
crown of Harpocrates.
13.5x12.0mm. 1.53gm. Axis:0
cf. H. Hamburger “Minute Coins from
Caesarea Maritima” Atiqot, Vol.1, 1954. #78,
cited reference: BMC 561. See also Emmett
707; Milne 710; and BCC M1, M2, M91
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection

This is another of the small denomination
coins, generally presumed to be official
issues of the mint at Alexandria, which
are very frequently found at Caesarea
alongside smaller, local imitations of the
same types. These coins are included in
our Minima Collection rather than the Roman
Greek Provincial gallery (BCC RGP) in order
to remain consistent with Hamburger's
catalogued collection, cited above.v-dromeMar 03, 2024

BCC MOD1 Palestine 5 MilsModern Era
Palestine British Mandate
1944 5 Mils Copper
Obv: (פלשתינה(א"י • PALESTINE • فلسطين
Trilingual inscription in English,
Arabic, and Hebrew around olive wreath
and central hole. English/Arabic date below.
Rev: 5 מילים MILS ٥ملات
Trilingual denomination in English, Arabic,
and Hebrew.
Struck at the British Royal Mint, London.
19.9mm. 2.80gm. Axis:0
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection

The 5 mils coin was issued in copper as opposed to
copper-nickel in 1942 and 1944 during the Second
World War so that the nickel could go towards the
war effort.v-dromeFeb 29, 2024

BCC M121 Cross in WreathCaesarea Minima
Late 4th-Early 5th Cent. CE
Obv: Imperial bust right.
Rev: Cross with perpendicular cross-
bars at each of its ends (Cross Potent),
within laurel wreath.
AE9.0mm. 0.70gm. Axis:0
cf. Hamburger #111 “Minute Coins from
Caesarea Maritima” Vol.1 Atiqot,1954.
cf. RIC X 453 and 2145, Theodosius II,
and Valentinian III.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection

This tiny coin may be an imitation or even an
official issue of a Late Roman type known for
Theodosius II and Valentinian III. Per Hamburger:
"In the IVth and Vth centuries Roman bronze
coinage becomes progressively smaller with the
passage of each decade, so that by the time of
Arcadius, Theodosius, Valentinian III etc. the
coins are reduced to 10 mm... Considering the
extremely small size of the regular coins, it is
remarkable that it has been possible to find any
of the still smaller minute coins of this period..."
in the sand dunes surrounding Caesarea Maritima.v-dromeFeb 27, 2024

BCC LR95 Arcadius VOT V AntiochLate Roman
Arcadius 383-408 CE
Obv:DN ARCADI[VS] PF AVG
Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust rt.
Rev:VOT / V within laurel wreath.
In exergue: ANT [Δ]
AE13mm. 1.32gm. Axis:150 (5hr)
Poss. ref: RIC IX 55 Antioch
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeFeb 22, 2024

BCC LR94 Arcadius SALVS REI PVBLICAELate Roman
Arcadius 383-408 CE
Obv:[DN ARC]ADIVS PF AVG
Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust rt.
Rev:[SALVS REI] PUBLICAE
Victory advancing left, holding trophy
and dragging captive. In fld: staurogram.
In exergue: ANTΓ
12.5mm. 1.18gm. Axis:210 (7hr)
Poss. ref: RIC IX 67d.2 Antioch
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeFeb 20, 2024

BCC M2 Hemhem CrownCaesarea Minima
Trajan 98-117CE
Alexandria or Caesarea? Mint
AE Chalkon?
Obv: Laur. head of Trajan
Rev: Hemhem Crown of Harpokrates
10mm. 0.59gm. axis:180
Possible imitation of BMC 561;
Emmett 707, but there is nothing
exactly like it in Hamburger, Atiqot
Vol. 1(1954). The most similar
specimen could be #103.
Surface find Caesarea M, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeFeb 18, 2024

BCC M80 Trajan OenochoeCaesarea Minima
Alexandria Mint
Trajan 98-117CE
AE Dichalkon
Obv: Laureate head right.
Rev: Oenochoe or Vase,
date [LI]? - Z across fields.
12.5 mm. 1.09 gm. Axis:0
cf. Hamburger #79, different
date; and BCC M120
Possible ref: cf. Emmet 726
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeFeb 16, 2024

BCC M120 Trajan Minima Oenochoe Caesarea Minima
Alexandria or Caesarea Mint
Trajan? 98-117CE
AE Dichalkon
Obv: Unidentified head right.
Rev: Oenochoe or Vase,
date [LI-?] across fields.
12.5 mm. 1.21 gm. Axis:270
cf. Hamburger #79; BCC M80
Possible ref: cf. Emmet 726
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeFeb 16, 2024

BCC RI46 Jupiter Thunderbolt SCRoman Imperial
Anonymous Quadrans or AE Tessera
Period of Hadrian to Antoninus Pius
117-161 CE.
Obv: No inscription. Bearded,
laureate head of Jupiter, right.
Rev: Vertical winged thundebolt.
Across field: SC
14 x 12 x 4mm. 4.07gm. Axis:120 (4hr)
Reference: RIC II, page 216, no.6.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1974
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection

This rare coin is part of a series of mid-2nd cent.
issues portraying at least eleven Roman deities,
and also the Four Seasons. They depict a portrait
of the deity along with an attribute of the deity on
the reverse, or otherwise an attribute on either side.
The portrait on this type is sometimes seen wearing
a calathus, and so in those cases may be intended
to represent a syncretized Jupiter-Serapis, popular
in the Roman world at that time.v-dromeFeb 10, 2024

BCC RGP65 Hadrian Antioch MinimaHadrian 117-138 CE
Antioch ad Orontes, Syria
AE "Chalkous" or "Uncia"
Obv: No legend. Laureate and
cuirassed bust of Hadrian, right,
with paludamentum.
Rev: SC, within wreath in ex. Z
9.25mm. 1.03gm. Axis:120 (4hr)
RPC III 3711
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection

These tiny coins are frequently found
along the beach near the ancient city
of Caesarea Maritima and are generally
presumed to be official issues of the mint
at Antioch, though some believe they may
have been minted at Rome for use in the East.v-dromeFeb 06, 2024

BCC RGP64 Hadrian Antioch MinimaHadrian 117-138 CE
Antioch ad Orontes, Syria
AE "Chalkous" or "Uncia"
Obv: No legend. Laureate and
cuirassed bust of Hadrian, right,
with paludamentum.
Rev: SC, within wreath in ex. Γ
Very worn, with red and black patina.
10.0mm. 0.69gm. Axis:300 (10hr)
RPC III 3707
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection

These tiny coins are frequently found
along the beach near the ancient city
of Caesarea Maritima and are generally
presumed to be official issues of the mint
at Antioch, though some believe they may
have been minted at Rome for use in the East.v-dromeFeb 02, 2024

BCC RGP63 Hadrian Antioch MinimaHadrian 117-138 CE
Antioch ad Orontes, Syria
AE Chalkous
Obv: No legend. Laureate and
cuirassed bust of Hadrian, right,
with paludamentum.
Rev: SC, within laurel wreath,
beneath: no letter.
9.5mm 0.97 gm. Axis:150 (5hr)
RPC III 3704
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeFeb 01, 2024

BCC CM49 Severus Alexander SPQRRoman Provincial
Caesarea Maritima
Severus Alexander 222-235 C.E.
Obv:[IMP C SEVER] ALEXAND
Laureate, draped? bust right.
Rev: [C I F A FC CAE] METROPO
Eagle standing facing, head left,
supporting wreath inscribed SPQR.
AE 21.5mm. 8.13gm. Axis:180
Kadman 97v. (med. denomination).
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1977
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeJan 28, 2024

BCC RGP62 Hadrian Antioch MinimaHadrian 117-138 CE
Antioch ad Orontes, Syria
AE Chalkous
Obv: No legend. Laureate and
cuirassed bust of Hadrian, right,
with paludamentum.
Rev: SC, within wreath in ex. Γ
8.75mm 1.12gm. Axis:0 (12hr)
RPC III 3707
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection

Also listed as BCC M10 (minima collection).

These tiny coins are found quite
commonly at Caesarea Maritima and
are generally presumed to be official issues
of the mint of Antioch.v-dromeJan 27, 2024

BCC RI45 Trajan on Horseback Spearing DacianRoman Imperial
Trajan 98-117CE
AE Sestertius
Obv: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG
GER DAC PM TRP COS V PP
Laureate head of Trajan right.
Rev: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI S-C
Trajan on horseback riding right spearing
fallen Dacian enemy before horse.
35mm. 25.46gm. Axis:180
cf. RIC 534ff. Rome Mint
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1972
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeJan 25, 2024

BCC LR93 Constantine I SOLI INVICTO COMITILate Roman
Constantine I 306-337 CE
AE Follis
Obv: IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Laur., dr. and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Sol standing left, holding globe and
raising right hand. In exergue, RS
20.5 x 18mm. 3.08gm. Axis:180
Possible reference: RIC VII 57,S.
Rome Mint, second officina.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeJan 23, 2024

BCC RGP61 Domitian CanathaRoman Greek Provincial
Syria Decapolis - Canatha
Domitian 81-96 C.E.
Obv: [ΔOMITI KAICAP]
Laureate head left.
Rev:KANATA ZNP (year 157=93/94CE)
Bust of Tyche left.
10.75mm. 1.37gm. Axis:0
Ros 3; RPC 2092
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeJan 22, 2024

BCC LR92 Theodosius I SALVS REIPVBLICAE AntiochLate Roman
Theodosius I 379-395 CE
Obv:DN THEODOSIVS P F AVG
Pearl-diad., dr., cuir. bust right.
Rev:SALVS REIPVBLICAE
Victory advancing left, trophy on
shoulder, dragging captive behind.
Christogram in lt. fld. In ex. ANTΔ
AE12mm. 0.93gm. Axis:150 (5hr)
RIC IX 67b.2 Antioch Struck 383-395 CE
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeJan 21, 2024

BCC LR91 Julian II SECURITAS REIPVB AntiochLate Roman
Julian II 360-363 C.E.
AE1 Antioch Mint
Obv: DN FL CL IVLI-ANVS P F
AVG Pearl-diademed, draped,
and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: SECVRITAS REIPVB
Bull standing right, two stars
above. In exergue SMANTA with
palm branch on either side.
26.25 mm. 7.30 gm. Axis:150 (5hr).
RIC VIII 218 Rare Mintmark
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeJan 19, 2024

BCC LR90 Probus CLEMENTIA TEMPRoman Imperial
Probus 276-282 CE
silvered AE Antoninianus
Obv:IMP C M AVR PROBVS P F AVG
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev:CLEMENTIA TEMP emperor standing
with sceptre receiving globe and Victory
from Jupiter. In field: Z, in ex: XXI
22mm. 3.05gm. Axis: 150 (5hr)
Poss. ref: RIC 922, Z Antioch
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeJan 15, 2024

BCC B50 Maurice Half Follis NicomediaByzantine Period
Maurice Tiberius 582-602 CE
AE Half Follis, Nicomedia
Obv: [DNMA RPPAV] or similar.
Maurice facing, wearing crown and
cuirassed, holding globus cruciger in
right hand and shield on left shoulder.
Rev: Large K, to left ANNO, above,
cross, below A, to right, date: II
(Regnal Year 2=583/4 CE).
22mm. 5.46gm. Axis:210 (7hr).
cf. DOC 110a.; and SB 514
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeJan 12, 2024

BCC RI44 Salonina CONCORDIA AVGGRoman Imperial
Salonina 253-268 CE
AR Antoninianus (base silver)
Obv: CORN SALONINA AVG
Diad. and dr. bust rt., on crescent.
Rev: CONCORDIA AVGG
Gallienus standing right, clasping
hands with Salonina, standing left.
Dot between them, wreath with dot
above. 21.5mm. 3.85gm Axis:180
References: RIC V.1 63(j) Samasota
or Antioch (Asian mint, joint reign of
Valerian I and Gallienus 253-259 CE)
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1969
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeJan 11, 2024

BCC M42 Minute Heads MinimaCaesarea Minima
Date and Mint unidentified
Obv: Imperial? bust rt. (partial)
Rev: two busts facing right.
AE 8x9mm. 0.58g. Axis:345
cf. Hamburger #119
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection

This very tiny coin is similar to Hamburger #119
Atiqot English Series, Vol.1, 1954. “Minute Coins
from Caesarea Maritima”. Dr. Hamburger published
six coins with similar motifs. These coins bear either
a male or female head on the obverse, and anywhere
from 2-4 heads or busts, often crudely rendered,
on the reverse. He was unable to assign a date or
a place of minting based on the style of the designs,
and these coins remain a mystery.1 commentsv-dromeJan 10, 2024

BCC RI43 Valerian I RESTITVT GENER HVMANIRoman Imperial
Valerian I 253-260C.E.
AR Antoninianus
Obv: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG
Radiate, draped and cuir. bust to right
Rev: RESTITVT GENER HVMANI
Valerian, radiate, togate, with cloak
floating behind, walking right, raising
hand and holding globe.
Base Silver 21.5mm. 3.64gm. Axis: 210 (7hr)
RIC V 220 (Viminacium) Antioch Mint;
Sear 2794 (1981)
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1971
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeJan 09, 2024

BCC RI42 Trebonianus Gallus AeternitasRoman Imperial
Trebonianus Gallus 251-253 CE
AE Sestertius
Obv: IMP CAES C VIBIVS TREBONIANVS GALLVS AVG
Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: AETERNITAS AVGG / S-C
Aeternitas standing facing, head
left, holding globe with phoenix.
28mm. 14.36gm. Axis:210 (7hr)
RIC IV 102, Sear 2696 (1981)
Acquired in Israel, ca. 1973
J. Berlin Collectionv-dromeJan 06, 2024

BCC RI41 Otacilia Severa ConcordiaRoman Imperial
Otacilia Severa 244-249 CE
AE Sestertius
Obv: MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG
Draped bust to right, wearing stephane.
Rev: CONCORDIA AVGG Concordia
seated left, holding patera and double
cornucopiae; S C in exergue.
30mm. 14.89gm. Axis:300 (11hr)
RIC 203a. Sear 2536 (181)
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeJan 06, 2024

BCC RI40 Trajan Decius Pannoniae SCRoman Imperial
Trajan Decius 249-251CE
AE Sestertius
Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS
AVG Laureate, cuirassed bust right,
seen from the back.
Rev:PANNONIAE S C Two Pannoniae
standing facing, holding standards,
looking to left and right.
28.5mm. 14.55gm. Axis:0
RIC 124(b), Sear 2612 (1981)
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1976
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeJan 05, 2024

BCC B49 Maurice Half Follis NicomediaByzantine Period
Maurice Tiberius 582-602 CE
AE Half Follis, Nicomedia
Obv: dN M...[ ] or similar.
Maurice facing, wearing crown and
cuirassed, holding globus cruciger in
right hand and shield on left shoulder.
Rev: Large K, to left ANNO, above,
cross, below A, to right, date: G/I
(Regnal Year 7=588/9 CE).
26mm. 5.29gm. Axis:195 (6/7Hr).
cf. DOC 114.v (officina); and SB 514
Possible die match to BCC B48.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, ca. 1976
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeDec 30, 2023

BCC B48 Maurice Half Follis NicomediaByzantine Period
Maurice Tiberius 582-602 CE
AE Half Follis, Nicomedia
Obv: dN M...[ ] or similar.
Maurice facing, wearing crown and
cuirassed, holding globus cruciger in
right hand and shield on left shoulder.
Rev: Large K, to left ANNO, above,
cross, below A, to right, date: G/I
(Regnal Year 7=588/9 CE).
23.5mm. 6.15gm. Axis:180 (6Hr).
cf. DOC 114.v (officina); and SB 514
Possible die match to BCC B49.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, ca.1973
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeDec 29, 2023

BCC B47 Heraclius and H. Constantine 3/4 Follis ConstantinopleByzantine Period
Heraclius and H. Constantine 610-641 CE
AE Three-Quarter Follis, Constantinople
Obv: On left, Heraclius, standing in mili-
tary attire and crown, holding long cross.
On right, Heraclius Constantine, standing,
wearing chlamys and crown with cross,
holding globus cruciger. Between heads,
star; to left monogram; to right [K].
Rev: Large Λ; to left, ANNO; to right,
X/X (reg. yr. 20=629/30 CE); below, Γ;
in exergue, CON.
24.5 x 21mm. 5.07gm. Axis:180 (6Hr)
SB 812 third officina; DOC 117c.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1974
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeDec 27, 2023

BCC B46 Maurice Half Follis NicomediaByzantine Period
Maurice Tiberius 582-602 CE
AE Half Follis, Nicomedia
Obv: dN MAV...[ ] or similar.
Maurice facing, wearing crown and
cuirassed, holding globus cruciger in
right hand and shield on left shoulder.
Rev: Large K, to left ANNO, above,
cross, below B, to right, date: II/uII
(Regnal Year 9?=590/91 CE).
24.4mm. 4.85gm. Axis:210 (7Hr).
cf. DOC 115b.v (date); and SB 514
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1974
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeDec 26, 2023

BCC B45 Heraclius and H. Constantine Follis ConstantinopleByzantine Period
Heraclius and H. Constantine 610-641 CE
AE Class 5 Follis, Constantinople
Obv: No legend, Heraclius, crowned and
in military attire, holding long cross, on
left, and Heraclius Constantine, crowned
and wearing chlamys, holding cross on
globe, on right, both standing facing. To
right, K, to left, monogram, above, cross.
Rev: Large M, with cross over C, above,
to left ANNO, to right X/X/II (regnal yr.
22=631/2 CE), below, A In exer: CON
28 x 26mm. 10.52gm. Axis:210 (7Hr)
SB 810 first officina; DOC 107a.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1974
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeDec 23, 2023

BCC B44 Heraclius Follis Class I ConstantinopleByzantine Period
Heraclius 610-641 CE
AE Follis, Constantinople
Obv: dN hRACLI PERP AVG
Heraclius facing in crown or helmet,
wearing cuirass and shield, holding
globus cruciger in right hand. Possi-
ble remains of countermark to left.
Rev: Large M, with cross above, to
left ANNO, to right I (regnal yr. 1=
610/11 CE), below, Δ In exergue: CON
32 x 24.5mm. 9.97gm. Axis:210 (7Hr)
SB 804 first officina; DOC 69d.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1975
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeDec 21, 2023

BCC B43 Justin I Follis ConstantinopleByzantine Period
Justin I 518-527 CE
AE Follis, Constantinople
Obv: DN IVSTI-NVS PP AVG
Diad., dr., and cuir. bust right.
Rev: Large M, with cross above,
six-pointed star to left and right,
below, A. In exergue: CON
32.0mm. 15.4gm. Axis:210 (7hr)
SB 62 first officina; DOC 8a.
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeDec 20, 2023

BCC B42 Justinian I Follis ConstantinopleByzantine Period
Justinian I 527-565 CE
AE Follis, Constantinople
Obv: DN IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVC
Diademed, draped and cuirassed
bust right. Rev: Large M, with
cross above, six-pointed star to
left and right. Below, B
In exergue: CON Minted 527-538 CE
33.5mm. 17.26gm. Axis:240 (8hr)
SB 160 second officina; DOC 30.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeDec 19, 2023

BCC LR89 Constantine II GLORIA EXERCITVSLate Roman
Constantine II 317-340 CE
as Augustus (337-340 CE).
Obv:DN CONSTAN-TINVS PF AVG
Laurel and rosette diademed head
right. Rev: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS(dot)
Two helmeted soldiers standing,
with spears, shields, and a single
military standard w/ O on banner
between them. In ex.: CONSB
AE 15.5mm 1.16gm. Axis:210 (7hr)
RIC VIII 25 Constantinople
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeDec 19, 2023

BCC B41 Justinian I Follis ConstantinopleByzantine Period
Justinian I 527-565 CE
AE Follis, Constantinople
Obv: DN IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVG
Diademed, draped and cuirassed
bust right. Rev: Large M, with
cross above, six-pointed star to
left, and cross to right. Below, A
In exergue: CON Minted 527-538 CE
31mm. 12.04gm. Axis:210 (7hr)
SB 158 first officina; DOC 28a.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeDec 17, 2023

BCC B40 Justinian I FollisByzantine Period
Justinian I 527-565 CE
AE Follis, Constantinople
Obv: DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVC
Bust facing, in helmet with plume
and diadem, cuirassed, holding
globus cruciger and shield; cross
to right. Rev: Large M, with cross
above, ANNO to left, and date,
X/U/III? to rt. (RY 18=544/5)
Below, E? In exergue: CON?
36.5mm. 14.45gm. (broken) Axis:180
SB 163 fifth officina; DOC I 43f?
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeDec 16, 2023

BCC B39 Heraclius Follis KYZByzantine Period
Heraclius 610-641 CE
AE Follis, Cyzicus
Obv: DN hRACLI PERP AVG
Heraclius facing, cuirassed and wearing
plumed helmet, bearded, holding cross
on globe in right hand and shield with
star on left shoulder. Rev: Large M, with
cross above, to left ANNO, to right III
(regnal yr. 3 = 612/613 CE), below, A
In exergue: KYZ
32.25mm. 15.68gm. Axis:165 (5/6Hr)
SB 839 first officina; DOC 169a.
Uncertain Provenance, ca. 1977
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeDec 14, 2023

BCC B38 Justin II and Sophia FollisByzantine Period
Justin II 565-578 CE
AE Follis, Nicomedia
Obv: DN IVSTINVS PP AVG
Justin and Sophia seated facing on
double throne, both crowned and
nimbate. Justin holding cross on
globe, Sophia holding cross on sceptre.
Rev: Large M, with cross above, to left
ANNO, to right GIII (regnal yr. 9=573/
574 CE), below, A. In exergue: NIKO
31mm. 12.44gm. Axis:150
SB 369 first officina; DOC I 99b.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1973
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeDec 12, 2023

BCC RI39 Gallienus Victoria GermanRoman Imperial
Gallienus 253-260C.E.
Antoninianus (Base silver or AE)
Obv: IMP GALLIENUS AVG Radiate,
draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: VICTORIA GERMAN Emperor
standing left, holding globe and sceptre,
receiving wreath from victory, standing
right. Star above.
22 x 19.5mm. 2.56gm. Axis: 180
RIC V.1 452 Antioch Mint
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1976
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeDec 11, 2023

BCC B37 Justinian I Follis ConstantinopleByzantine Period
Justinian I 527-565 CE
AE Follis, Constantinople
Obv: DN IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVG
Diademed, draped and cuirassed
bust right.
Rev: Large M, with cross above,
star to left, and cross to right.
Below, Γ In exergue: CON
34.5mm. 19.14gm. Axis:180
SB 158 third officina; DOC 28c.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1978
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection3 commentsv-dromeDec 09, 2023

BCC J69 Pontius Pilate - Prefect under TiberiusJudaea AE Prutah
Pontius Pilate - Prefect under
Tiberius 26-36 C.E.
Obv: TIBEPIOY [KAICAPOC]
Inscription around Lituus.
Rev: Date LIZ (year 17=30CE)
within wreath.
17.0mm. 2.0gm. Axis: 60
Hendin III 649
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1971
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection1 commentsv-dromeDec 08, 2023

BCC J68 Pontius Pilate - Prefect under TiberiusJudaea AE Prutah
Pontius Pilate - Prefect under
Tiberius 26-36 C.E.
Obv:TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC around Lituus.
Rev:Date LIZ (year 17=30CE)
within wreath. LI ligatured.
15.0mm. 1.86gm. Axis: 0
Hendin III 649
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1973
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeDec 06, 2023

BCC J67 Pontius Pilate - Prefect under TiberiusJudaea AE Prutah
Jerusalem Mint
Pontius Pilate, prefect
under Tiberius 26-36 C.E.
Obv: TIBERIOY KAICAPOC
Lituus with inscription around.
Rev: LIZ or LIH Date, obliterated,
within wreath (year 17 or 18).
AE15.5mm. 1.43gm. Axis:?
Hendin III 649 or 650
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1977
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeDec 05, 2023

BCC LR88 Constantius II Fel Temp ReparatioLate Roman
Constantius II 337-361CE
AE3 Heraclea Mint
Obv:DN CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Diad., dr., and cuir. bust right.
Rev:FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Helmeted soldier advancing left, shield
on left arm, spearing fallen horseman
with Phrygian cap, his shield on ground,
who turns to face soldier and reaches
back. In ex: SMHΓ
AE17.75mm. 1.86gm. Axis:180
RIC VIII 90 Heraclea
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1971
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeDec 04, 2023

BCC LR87 Constantius II Fel Temp ReparatioLate Roman
Constantius II 337-361CE
AE3 Alexandria Mint
Obv:DN CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Diad., dr., and cuir. bust right.
Rev:FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Helmeted soldier advancing left,
shield on left arm, spearing fallen
horseman with Phrygian helmet, who
turns to face soldier and reaches back,
his shield on ground. In ex: ALEA
AE17 x 15.5mm. 1.84gm. Axis:0
RIC VIII 80 Alexandria
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeDec 03, 2023

BCC LR86 Honorius Vandalic Pseudo-ImperialLate Roman-Pseudo Imperial
Vandals, Carthage ca. 440-490 CE
Contemporary copy of a Late Roman
Centenionalis of Honorius, (cf. RIC X 61).
Obv: DN HON?[ORIVS PF AVG]
Diad, draped bust right, crudely
struck on severely undersize flan.
Rev:[VIRTVS] EXE[RCITI] or similar,
mostly off-flan. Victory flying to
left, crowning Honorius, standing to
right. AE 12.4mm 1.04gm. Axis:30
Not listed in BMC Vandals.
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima, 1970'S
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeNov 28, 2023

BCC LR85 Constantius II Fel Temp ReparatioLate Roman
Constantius II 337-361CE
AE3 Rome Mint
Obv:DN CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Diad., dr., and cuir. bust right.
Rev:FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO
Helmeted soldier to left, shield on left
arm, spearing fallen horseman with
bare head, extended arm and turns
to face soldier. In ex: R wreath P
AE18.5mm. 2.58gm. Axis:0
RIC VIII 309 Rome
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeNov 26, 2023

BCC LR84 Constantius II Fel Temp ReparatioLate Roman
Constantius II 337-361CE
Obv:DN CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Pearl-diademed, draped, and
cuirassed bust right.
Rev:FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO
Helmeted soldier to left, shield on left
arm, spearing fallen horseman who is
bearded with extended arm and turns
to face soldier. In field to left: Γ
Uncertain Mintmark: ANZ?
AE22.5mm. 4.79gm. Axis:0
RIC VIII 132 Antioch?
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1976
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeNov 22, 2023

BCC J66 Antonius Felix Procurator under ClaudiusJudaea AE Prutah
Antonius Felix, procurator
under Claudius 52-59 C.E.
Obv: NEPW KΛAY KAICAP
(Nero Claudius Caesar, son of Claudius).
Inscription around two crossed shields
and spears.
Rev: BPIT (Britannicus, second son of
Claudius). Inscription above six-branched
palm tree bearing dates. Across field, L-IΔ KAI
(year 14 of Caesar = 54 CE.)
16mm. 2.32gm. Axis:~300
Hendin III 652 (1348).
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeNov 20, 2023

BCC J65 Antonius Felix Procurator under CaudiusJudaea AE Prutah
Antonius Felix, procurator
under Claudius 52-59 C.E.
Obv: NEPW KΛAY KAICAP
(Nero Claudius Caesar, son of Claudius).
Inscription around two crossed shields
and spears.
Rev: BPIT (Britannicus, second son of
Claudius). Inscription above six-branched
palm tree bearing dates. Across field, L-IΔ
KAI (year 14 of Caesar). Struck in 54 CE.
16.5mm. 1.64gm. Axis:~180
Possible imitative issue overstruck on a
defective flan. Hendin 1348.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1972
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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BCC J64 Antonius Felix under ClaudiusJudaea AE Prutah
Antonius Felix, procurator
under Claudius 52-59 C.E.
Obv: NEPW KΛAY KAICAP
(Nero Claudius Caesar, son of
Claudius). Inscription around
two crossed shields and spears.
Rev: [BPIT] (Britannicus, second son
of Claudius). Inscription above six-
branched palm tree bearing dates.
Across field, L-IΔ KAI (year 14 of Caesar).
Struck in 54 CE.
16.5mm. 1.94gm. Axis:~90
Hendin III 652 (1348).
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1977
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeNov 16, 2023

BCC J63 Antonius Felix under ClaudiusJudaea AE Prutah
Antonius Felix, procurator
under Claudius 52-59 C.E.
Obv: NEPW KΛAY KAICAP
(Nero Claudius Caesar, son of
Claudius). Inscription around
two crossed shields and spears.
Rev: [BPIT] (Britannicus, second son
of Claudius). Inscription above six-
branched palm tree bearing dates.
Across field, L-IΔ KAI (year 14 of Caesar).
Struck in 54 CE.
16.5mm. 2.09gm. Axis:~180
Hendin III 652 (1348).
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1976
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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BCC J62 Antonius Felix under ClaudiusJudaea AE Prutah
Antonius Felix, procurator
under Claudius 52-59 C.E.
Obv: NEPW KΛAY KAICAP
(Nero Claudius Caesar, son of
Claudius). Inscription around
two crossed shields and spears.
Rev: [BPIT] (Britannicus, second son
of Claudius). Inscription above six-
branched palm tree bearing dates.
Across field, L-IΔ KAI (year 14 of Caesar).
Struck in 54 CE.
16mm. 2.11gm. Axis:~30
Hendin III 652 (1348).
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1971
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeNov 14, 2023

BCC MA35 Roman Steelyard with Greek ScalesRoman Steelyard
Caesarea Maritima
1st-6th cent CE?
Roman or early Byzantine steelyard
with three fulcrums and sliding weight.
Scales in Greek letters corresponding to the
three fulcrums read Α.Β.Γ.Δ./
Λ.Μ.Ν.Ξ.Ο.Π.Ρ.Σ/ and ????,
Bronze and iron. Length 14.4 cm.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1977
between the high and low level aqueducts
north of the ancient harbour.
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
(click for full size pic)v-dromeNov 01, 2023

BCC MA36 Bronze Precision Scale IndicatorBronze Scale Indicator
Caesarea Maritima
Uncertain Date 1st-3rd Cent. CE?
or possibly much later. This piece
is part of a precision equal-arm
(or two-pan) scale. The left arm
of the indicator needle, where the
second pan would be attached, is
broken off. 7.0cm. x 5.7cm.
Surface find, 1977. Many thanks
to Lionel Holland, author of "Weights
and Weight-Like Objects from Caesarea
Maritima", Hadera, 2009, for the information.
(click for larger pic)

For a discussion on this interesting
object please see the Forum topic:
www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=92325.0
Any other comments or ideas are welcome.v-dromeNov 01, 2023

BCC MA17 Seated Actor BronzeBronze Figurine of Seated Actor
Caesarea Maritima
Roman 1st-4th Century CE
Solid cast bronze statuette of an
actor in short tunic, lower legs crossed,
seated on altar with arms clutching
chest and leaning back laughing.
Height: 3.8cm. See also:
www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=116016.0
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1974
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
(click for larger pic)
v-dromeNov 01, 2023

BCC MA7 Roman Engraved Bronze Finger Ring with Foot-Shaped BezelRoman Bronze Ring
Caesarea Maritima
1st-2nd Century CE
Very tiny bronze finger ring with a foot,
sandal, or shoe-shaped bezel. Uncertain
engraved design, possibly representing an
anchor or a sprouting seed? An uncommon
bezel shape. AE15 x 11mm. Wt. 0.74gm.
Original inside diameter: approx. 10-13mm.
cf. Amorai-Stark, Hershkovitz, “Gemstones,
Finger Rings, and Seal Boxes from Caesarea
Maritima, The Hendler Collection”, #442
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1977
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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BCC NA65-NA77 Neolithic ChertNeolithic Chert Artifacts
Caesarea Maritima
ca. 5000-2000 BCE
Surface finds from an area of uplifted
alluvial deposits, approx. 4Km SE of
Caesarea Maritima Harbour, 1970-1978
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
(click for full size pic)v-dromeOct 22, 2023

BCC NA45-NA64 Neolithic ChertNeolithic Chert Artifacts
Caesarea Maritima
ca. 5000-2000 BCE
Surface finds from an area of uplifted
alluvial deposits, approx. 4Km SE of
Caesarea Maritima Harbour, 1970-1978
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
(click for full size pic)v-dromeOct 22, 2023

BCC NA25-NA44 Neolithic ChertNeolithic Chert Artifacts
Caesarea Maritima
ca. 5000-2000 BCE
Surface finds from an area of uplifted
alluvial deposits, approx. 4Km SE of
Caesarea Maritima Harbour, 1970-1978
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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BCC NA5-NA24 Neolithic ChertNeolithic Chert Artifacts
Caesarea Maritima
ca. 5000-2000 BCE
Surface finds from an area of uplifted
alluvial deposits, approx. 4Km SE of
Caesarea Maritima Harbour, 1970-1978
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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BCC NA77 Neolithic Chert Nodule or CoreNeolithic Period
Caesarea Maritima
Chert Nodule or Core
4.8 x 3.4 x 2.4cm. 34.45gm.
Surface find from an area of uplifted
alluvial deposits, approx. 4Km SE of
Caesarea Maritima Harbour, ca.1972.
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
(click for larger pic)v-dromeOct 21, 2023

BCC CG44 Red Slip Ware WreathRoman Pottery Fragment
Caesarea Maritima
1st-5th century CE?
Rim and wall fragment of a thin, delicately
formed Roman terracotta red-slip bowl.
Decorated with a double row of impressed,
kidney-shaped leaf designs, resembling a
wreath encircling the vessel half-way between
the rim and the base. These depressions are
visible as slight protrusions on the interior of
the piece. The lip is augmented with a 1.1cm.
wide band divided by an incised double groove.
There is a faint corresponding groove on the
interior of the rim. Moulded, wheel made and
incised, the interior and exterior surfaces are
marked with fine horizontal striations. There
is a slight angularity near the bottom of the wall
as it transitions into the base. The matrix is a
fine-grained, light reddish-tan clay with minor
porosity. Ringing sound when dropped.
5.0 x 3.8 x 0.3cm. (rim 0.6cm.) 9.64gm.
Surface find from Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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BCC CG43 Red Slip Ware Scrolled Tendril Rim? FragmentRoman Pottery Fragment
Caesarea Maritima
1st-5th century CE?
Rim? fragment of a Roman terracotta red-
slip vessel, slightly everted lip, decorated
with an applied or moulded scrolled tendril,
terminal end only, remaining. Above and
below the scroll are impressed grooves,
further bordered by raised horizontal ridges
with near vertical hatch marks. The interior
and exterior slip very waterworn and eroded
through to the substrate. Moulded and wheel
made. Medium fine-grained, light reddish-tan
clay. 2.5 x 1.85 x 0.45cm. 1.44gm.
Surface find from Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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BCC CG42 Red Slip Ware Rim Fragment Scrolled TendrilRoman Pottery Fragment
Caesarea Maritima
1st-5th century CE?
Rim fragment of a Roman terracotta red-slip
vessel, slightly everted lip, decorated with a
scrolled tendril or volute, terminal end only,
remaining. Exterior slip very worn and eroded
through on the high points. Moulded and wheel
made, with interior and exterior turning marks.
Medium fine-grained, light reddish-tan clay.
2.3 x 1.55 x 0.65cm. 2.20gm.
Surface find from Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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BCC CG41 Red Slip Ware PendantsRoman Pottery Fragment
Caesarea Maritima
1st-2nd century CE?
Roman terracotta red-slip fragment
decorated with remains of three amphora?
shaped objects suspended from a draped
line. Moulded and wheel made, the interior
shows marks from the turning process.
Exterior slip very worn and eroded through
on all of the high points. Medium fine-grained,
light reddish clay. 2.9 x 2.8 x 0.4cm. 2.84gm.
Surface find from Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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BCC CG40 Oil lamp Discus Perseus?Decorated Oil Lamp Discus
Caesarea Maritima
1st-2nd Century CE
Small, thin waterworn fragment, probably
an oil lamp discus with a standing male
figure, facing, wearing cloak pinned on
right shoulder. Uncertain object to his left.
Possibly Perseus with the head of Medusa?
Medium fine-grained, light tan clay with
many small crystalline inclusions. Mould
made. Origin: N. Africa? or Italy?
2.3 x 2.2cm. Max. Th.: 0.3cm. Wt: 0.82gm.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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BCC CG39 Red Slip Ware Festoons Scrolls IvyRoman Pottery Fragment
Caesarea Maritima
1st-5th century CE
Roman terracotta red-slip fragment
(terra sigillata), decorated with remains
of festoons, scrolls, and ivy leaf shapes
over a horizontal line. Moulded and wheel
made, the interior shows fine marks from
the turning process and incised horizontal
dividing line. Exterior slip very worn and
eroded through on all of the high points.
Medium fine-grained, light reddish-tan
clay with dark ash-like particles adhering
to the soft exposed surfaces.
3.1 x 2.7 x 0.65cm. 5.41gm.
Surface find from Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeSep 15, 2023

BCC CG38 Roman Red Slip Ware Palm BranchesRoman Pottery Fragment
Caesarea Maritima
1st-3rd century CE
Roman terracotta red-slip fragment
(terra sigillata) of a bowl, decorated
with a splay of foliage. Parts of four
palm branches? remain. Moulded and
wheel made, the interior shows horizontal
marks from the turning process. Exterior
slip is worn through on the highlights.
Medium fine-grained, light reddish-tan
matrix. 5.3 x 3.8 x 0.45cm. 8.21gm.
Surface find from Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-dromeSep 09, 2023

BCC MA54 Roman Chest Lock HaspBronze Chest Lock Hasp
Caesarea Maritima
Roman 1st-2nd Century CE
Cast Bronze hasp from a Roman chest
lock, hinged, with remains of an iron pin
to accommodate a mounting fixed to the
chest. The flat underside has a cast-in
rectangular loop to receive the lock bolt.
The top surface is decorated with beveled
edges along the upper half, three cross-wise
ridges near the midpoint and a knob at the
end. 4.55 x 0.7 x 1.05cm. Wt.4.87 gm.
cf. D. Jackson, Roman Gallery of Locks, Keys,
and Seals, Images #4893, and #5074.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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BCC CG2 Terra Sigillata Bowl Fragment with Bird and TendrilsRoman Pottery Fragment
Caesarea Maritima
1st-3rd century CE
Roman earthenware red-slip fragment (terra
sigillata) with bird and floral decorative motifs.
Row of rounded chevrons with egg and dart
pattern above. Below, tendrils terminating in
a flower bud and rosette. Within scroll, bird
standing on zig-zag line above a field of "arrow
heads". Moulded and wheel made, the interior
shows light turning lines, and worn slip on the
exterior highlights. 6.0 x 4.3 x 0.65cm. 18.52gm.
Surface find from the sand dunes south of
Caesarea Maritima, ca. 1970.
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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BCC CG1 Terra Sigillata Leaping HareRoman Pottery Fragment
Caesarea Maritima
1st-3rd century CE
Roman earthenware red-slip fragment
(terra sigillata) with leaping hare over
shrub, floral designs, and tendrils. Panels
bordered with beads and knobs at the angles.
Moulded and wheel made, the interior shows
horizontal marks from the turning process.
Medium fine-grained, light reddish-tan clay.
8.2 x 3.8 x 0.9cm. 25.48gm.
Surface find from Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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