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Manuel I, AE Tetarteron, 1143-1180 AD, Thessalonica. MANVHL DECPOTH, Manuel, crowned and wearing loros, bust facing, holding labarum and cross on globe / barred IC - barred XC to left and right of cross with X at centre, on three steps. SB 1976, BMC 86-90. SB 1976
2,3 gr. 18 mm.Antonivs Protti
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(1143) MANUEL I, COMNENUS8 April 1143 - 24 September 1180 A.D.
AE TETRATERON 20 mm 3.19 g
O: CROSS WITH X AT CENTER STANDING ON 3 STEPS, IC TO L, XC TO R
R: MANMHΛ ΔεCΠOTH (or similar)
HALF LENGTH FIGURE OF MANUEL I FACING, WEARING LOROS AND CROWN AND HODING LABARUM AND BLOBUS CRUCIGER
THESSALONICA
SBCV 1976?
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(503f) Cn. Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus Silver DenariusCn. Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus Silver Denarius, Sear-323, Cr-393/1a, Syd-752, RSC-Cornelia 54, struck 76-75 BC at Spanish Mint, 3.94 grams, 18 mm. EF. Obverse: GPR above Diademed, draped and bearded bust of the Genius of the Roman People facing right, sceptre over shoulder; Reverse: EX in left field, SC in right field; CN LEN Q in exergue, Sceptre with wreath, terrestrial globe and rudder. An exceptional example that is especially well centered and struck on a slightly larger flan than normally encountered with fully lustrous surfaces and a most attractive irridescent antique toning. Held back from the Superb EF/FDC by a small banker's mark in the right obverse field, but still worthy of the finest collection of Roman Republican denarii. Ex Glenn Woods.
Re: CORNELIA 54:
“Cn. Cornelius Lentulus Marcellinus may be the same moneyer whose issues have been already described (no.s 702-704). Mommsen suggested that these coins were struck in 74 B.C. as a special issue, authorized by the Senate, to defray the cost of armaments against Mithridates of Pontus and the Mediterranean pirates. But Grueber’s view that they were struck in 76 B.C. by Cn. Cornelius Lentulus acting in the capacity of quaestor of Pompey, seems more in accordance with the evidence of finds" (see: G. ii, p. 359n and The Coinage of the Roman Republic, by Edward A. Sydenham, 1976, pgs. 1).
H. A. Seaby shows the coin with the smaller head (Roman Silver Coins Vol. I, Republic to Augustus pg. 33) while David R Sear shows a coin sporting a larger version (Roman Coins and Their Values, pg. 132).
“Cn. Lentulus strikes in Spain in his capacity as quaestor to the proconsul Pompey, who had been sent to the peninsula to assist Q. Caecillus Metellus Piusagainst sertorius”(Roman Coins and Their Values, by David Sear, Vol.1, 2000, pg. 132).
This is not an imperatorial minted coin for Pompey. At the time these coins were minted the Procounsel Pompey was sent to Spain to aid in the war against Sertorius. The moneyer Cn Lentulus served as his Quaestor where he continued to mint coins for Rome.
CN = Cneaus; LEN = Lentulus
Cneaus was his first name. His last, or family name is Lentulus and this clan is a lesser clan within the Cornelii, which is what his middle name of Cornelius implies.
Q = This tells us that he was a Quaestor, or Roman magistrate with judicial powers at the time when the coin was issued, with the responsibility for the treasury. Had this been a position that he once held it would be noted on the coin as PROQ or pro [past] Questor.
For Further Reading on the Cornelia 54 & 55:
Coins of the Roman Republic in the British Museum, by H. A. Grueber. London, 1910, Vol. II, pgs. 358, 359, 52, 57
Roman Silver Coins Vol. I, Republic to Augustus, by H.A.Seaby 1952, pgs. 32-33
The Coinage of the Roman Republic, by Edward A. Sydenham, 1976, pgs. 122, 241
Roman Coins and Their Values, by David Sear, Vol.1, 2000, pg. 132, 133
Roman Republican Coinage Volume I by Michael H. Crawford 2001, pg. 407
by Jerry Edward Cornelius, April 2006, THE 81 ROMAN COINS OF THE CORNELIA
http://www.cornelius93.com/Cornelia54.htmlCleisthenes
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002p Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), Uncertain mint of Thrace, Kings, Rhoemetalces I., RPC I 1705, AE-16, Sceptre, Fasces and Capricorn right, Rare!002p Augustus (63 B.C.-14 A.D.), Uncertain mint of Thrace, Kings, Rhoemetalces I., RPC I 1705, AE-16, Sceptre, Fasces and Capricorn right, Rare!
avers: ΡOIMH/TAΛ/KOY, anticlockwise around, Sella curulis right, male head right above, monogram (RA) on the sella.
reverse: ΣEBAΣ/T/OY, anticlockwise around, Sceptre, Fasces, and Capricorn right.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 16mm, weight: 3,39g, axes: 0h,
mint: City: Uncertain mint of Thrace, Region: Thrace, Province: Thrace, Kings: Rhoemetalces I,
date: 11 B.C-12 A.D.,
ref: RPC I 1705, SHH 4362, Moushmov 5795, Jurukova (1976) 168 pl. XXI,
6 Specimens, Rare!
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0062 - Denarius Cordia 46 BCObv/Conjoined heads of the Dioscuri with pilei, r., with star atop; behind, RVFVS III VIR.
Rev/MN CORDIVS, Venus (Aequitas?) standing l., holding scales & scepter.
Ag, 18.9mm, 3.52g
Moneyer: Mn. Cordius Rufus.
Mint: Rome.
RRC 463/1a [dies o/r: 549/610 (1a+1b)] - RCV 440 - Syd. 976-976a - RSC Cordia 1-2c - Sear (Imp.) 63-63a -Calicó 465.
ex-Spink, auction march 2008, lot 994 (ex-Glendining, auction april 1976, lot 140)dafnis
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012. C. Calpurnius Piso L.f. Frugi.Denarius (3.93 gm), ca 67-59 BC, Rome mint.
Obverse: Die O-229. Head of Apollo, in high relief, facing right;
his hair long and in ringlets, bound with taenia (fillet).
Sequence mark: IE (retrograde E), with bar above.
Reverse: Die R-2045. Horseman galloping to right; no hat; carrying palm branch.
Sequence mark below: dolphin facing right.
Legend: C PISO . L . F FRV
In Hersh’s die study of this issue, these 2 dies come together in #219.
Crawford #3/8.
Sydenham #851.
Sear #348.
The dating of the coins by this moneyer vary greatly:
67 BC: Crawford, Sear.
64 BC: BMCRR, Sydenham.
63 BC: Hersh (1976).
61 BC: Hersh & Walker (1984).
59 BC: Harlan RRM II.
Hersh, Charles A. “A Study of the Coinage of the Moneyer C. Calpurnius Piso L. F. Frugi.” The Numismatic Chronicle (1966-) 16 (136) (1976): pp. 7–63.
Callimachus
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100 - Trebonianus Gallus - Antoninianus - RIC 79 var Antoninianus
Obv:– IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS P F AVG, Radiate, draped cuirassed bust right
Rev– ADVNTVS (sic) AVS(sic), Trebonianus Gallus riding on horse left, holding hand high in salute and scepter
Minted in Antioch.
Reference(s) – RIC 79 var (reverse legend).
Rare with these reverse legend errors. Possibly the fourth known example all from the same reverse die.
Ex Private British collection, was purchased from English dealer Peter Mimms in 1976maridvnvm
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14-02 - NERON (54 - 68 D.C.)AE AS 27 x 25 mm 8.9 gr.
Anv: "NERO CAESAR AVG GERM IMP" - Busto laureado viendo a derecha.
Rev: "S C" - Victoria volando a izquierda, portando un escudo ovalado con las letras "SP/QR" inscriptas en el.
Acuñada 65 D.C.
Ceca: Roma
Rareza: C
Referencias: RIC Vol.1 #312 Pag.169 - Sear RCTV Vol.1 #1976 Pag.391 - BMCRE #241 - Cohen Vol.1 #288 Pag.298 - DVM #32a Pag.87 - CBN #399 - Mac Dowall WCN #285/90mdelvalle
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14-16 - NERON (54 - 68 D.C.)AE AS 27 x 25 mm 8.9 gr.
Anv: "NERO CAESAR AVG GERM IMP" - Busto laureado viendo a derecha.
Rev: "S C" - Victoria volando a izquierda, portando un escudo ovalado con las letras "SP/QR" inscriptas en el.
Acuñada 65 D.C.
Ceca: Roma
Rareza: C
Referencias: RIC Vol.1 #312 Pag.169 - Sear RCTV Vol.1 #1976 Pag.391 - BMCRE #241 - Cohen Vol.1 #288 Pag.298 - DVM #32a Pag.87 - CBN #399 - Mac Dowall WCN #285/90mdelvalle
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141 - Diocletian, Billon tetradrachm, Alexandria, Eirene, Milne 4774Billon tetradrachm
Obv:– A K ΓOYAΛ ΔIOKΛHTIANOC CEB, Laureate, cuirassed bust right
Rev:– None, Eirene standing left, holding sceptre and olive-branch
Minted in Alexandria (L | B). A.D. 285/286
Reference(s) – Curtis 1976, BMC 2493v, Milne 4774maridvnvm
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1776-1976 United States Liberty Bell bicentennial TokenNORMAN K
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1794 AE Halfpenny Token. Coventry, Warwickshire.Obverse: PRO BONO PUBLICO. Lady Godiva riding side-saddle on horse to left; in exergue, 1794.
Reverse: COVENTRY HALFPENNY. Representation of Coventry's old town cross with COV CROSS in small letters at base.
Edge: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF ROBERT REYNOLDS & CO.
Diameter 29.5mm | Axis 12
Dalton & Hamer: 249
RARE
This token was manufactured by William Lutwyche and the dies were engraved by William Mainwaring.
It was issued by Robert Reynolds & Co., who were ribbon weavers with a business in Coventry.
The original Coventry Cross stood at the place where Broadgate met Cross Cheaping, near Spicer Stoke, a very short row which led through from Broadgate to Butcher Row and Trinity church. Though it is likely that a cross had been standing in this place since the 13th century, the first actual record for the building of a cross was on 1st July 1423 when the Mayor, Henry Peyto, officially sanctioned that a new cross should be built. Although it was quite a substantial structure, within a century it was rather the worse for wear, and by 1506 discussions had begun about replacing it.
In 1541, the former mayor of London, Sir William Hollis, left £200 in his will toward the building of a new cross, and by 1544 the 57 foot high cross was completed. As well as being brightly painted, the cross was also covered with much gold and it was renowned for its fame and beauty. It was built in four sections, with statues in the top three storeys: the lower of these holding statues of Henry VI, King John, Edward I, Henry II, Richard I and Henry. Above these were Edward III, Henry II, Richard III, St Michael and St George. The top storey held statues of St Peter, St James, St Christopher and two monks, with representations of Liberty and Justice at the highest point. In 1608 repairs were carried out to the cross during which the figure of Christ was replaced with one of Lady Godiva. Possibly the obverse of this token is based on this statue since there is no record of there being any other Lady Godiva memorial statues before 1949.
After standing gloriously for two centuries, decay once more set into the cross and, in 1753 and 1755, the top two stages were removed to avoid the danger of collapse. By 1771 the cross was declared to be in too ruinous a state to retain, and it's demolition was authorised. The remains stood for a short while longer though, at least until after 1778 when a visitor to Coventry wrote that the decayed cross "...has no longer anything to please".
This token is dated 1794, but must depict the cross as it was in it's heyday before it was totally demolished and it's parts reused. Two of the statues from the cross now reside at St. Mary's Guildhall.
A modern replica of the cross was unveiled in 1976, it is situated about 100 metres away from the site of the original one.*Alex
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1945 JOHN II, METROPOLITIAN TETARTERON SBCV-1945 DOC 12 CLBC 3.4.1OBV Full length figure of Christ standing on a dais, bearded and nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion; holds Gospels in l. hand.
REV Full length figure of Emperor wearing stemma, divitision, collar piece and jeweled loros of a simplified type. Holds in r. hand scepter cruciger and in l. hand gl. cr.
Size 21mm
Weight 4.03.gm
MÜNZ ZENTRUM RHEINLAND 09/06/2017
ex Seaby 6/1976 braune Patina, ssSimon
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1976 ELIZABETH II DECIMAL CuNi FIFTY PENCEObverse: ELIZABETH.II D.G.REG.F.D.1976. Draped bust of Elizabeth II, wearing tiara, facing right.
Reverse: NEW PENCE. Britannia seated facing right, left hand holding laurel branch, right holding trident and resting on shield; recumbent lion behind at her feet; 50 in exergue.
Proof issue struck from polished dies.
Diameter 30mm | Weight 13.5gms
SPINK: 4223 PROOF
This portrait of Elizabeth II was designed by Arnold Machin (1911 - 1999), although his design was approved in June 1964 it was not used for United Kingdom coinage until 1968, after which his portrait of Elizabeth II was used on all British decimal coins until 1984. The tiara which the Queen is shown wearing on this coin had been given to her as a wedding present from her grandmother, Queen Mary.*Alex
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1976 MANUEL AE TETARTERON S-1976 DOC 19 CLBC 4.4.6
OBV Radiate cross on three steps.
REV. Half-length figure of emperor, bearded, wearing stemma, divitision, collar piece, and jeweled loros of a simplified type; holds in r. hand labarum on laft shaft and in l. Globus cruciger.
Size 23.17mm
Weight 5.1gm
This is a Thessalonica minted coin, it contains no silver. It is believed to be valued at 1/864 Hyperpyron and the Metropolitan (Constantinople) issues at 1/288 Hyperpyron. This coins are much more common than Metropolitan coins and very abundant in today’s marketplace
Very nice example on a large flan.
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DOC lists 24 examples with weights from 18mm to 25mm and weights from 2.55 to 6.54 gmSimon
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1976 Olympic Canadian Memorial CoinA gold 1976 Olympic canadian memorial coin.
OBVERSE: Olympians
REVERSE: Queen ElizabethAarmale
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1976 S - PROOF Bicentennial Kennedy Half-Dollar - PCGS PR 69 DCAM ( Deep Cameo)~~
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Graded/Certified: PCGS PR 69 DCAM ( Deep Cameo)
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1976 S - SILVER Bicentennial Kennedy Half-Dollar~~~
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1976 S - SILVER Bicentennial Kennedy Half-Dollar~~~
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1976A MANUEL AE TETARTERON S-1976 DOC 19 CLBC 4.4.6 OBV Radiate cross on three steps.
REV. Half-length figure of emperor, bearded, wearing stemma, divitision, collar piece, and jeweled loros of a simplified type; holds in r. hand labarum on laft shaft and in l. Globus cruciger.
Size 17/20mm
Weight 4.5gm
This is a Thessalonica minted coin, it contains no silver. It is believed to be valued at 1/864 Hyperpyron and the Metropolitan (Constantinople) issues at 1/288 Hyperpyron. This coins are much more common than Metropolitan coins and very abundant in today’s marketplace
Older coin in my collection, very nice relief on both sides.
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DOC lists 24 examples with weights from 18mm to 25mm and weights from 2.55 to 6.54 gm. Simon
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1976b MANUEL AE TETARTERON S-1976 DOC 19 CLBC 4.4.6 OBV Radiate cross on three steps.
REV. Half-length figure of emperor, bearded, wearing stemma, divitision, collar piece, and jeweled loros of a simplified type; holds in r. hand labarum on laft shaft and in l. Globus cruciger.
Size 22.93mm
Weight 3.5gm
This is a Thessalonica minted coin, it contains no silver. It is believed to be valued at 1/864 Hyperpyron and the Metropolitan (Constantinople) issues at 1/288 Hyperpyron. This coins are much more common than Metropolitan coins and very abundant in today’s marketplace
Good example
Simon
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1976B MANUEL AE TETARTERON S-1976 DOC 19 CLBC 4.4.6 OBV Radiate cross on three steps.
REV. Half-length figure of emperor, bearded, wearing stemma, divitision, collar piece, and jeweled loros of a simplified type; holds in r. hand labarum on laft shaft and in l. Globus cruciger.
Size 24mm
Weight 5.78gm
This is a Thessalonica minted coin, it contains no silver. It is believed to be valued at 1/864 Hyperpyron and the Metropolitan (Constantinople) issues at 1/288 Hyperpyron. This coins are much more common than Metropolitan coins and very abundant in today’s marketplace
Very nice example on a large flan.
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DOC lists 24 examples with weights from 18mm to 25mm and weights from 2.55 to 6.54 gm Simon
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50 Centavos1976 CE
Obverse: Effigy of Brazil. * BRASIL *
Reverse: A docked cargo ship and a crane left at a pier divides denomination and date.
50
CENTAVOS
1978Pericles J2
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94-08 - CLAUDIO GOTICO (268 - 270 D.C.)AE Antoniniano 18 mm 2.7 gr.
Anv: "[IMP] C CLAVDIVS [AVG]", Busto radiado y acoraz., viendo a derecha.
Rev: "[AEQVIT]AS AVG]", Aequitas (La Equidad) estante a izq., portando balanza en mano der. y cornucopia en izq.
Acuñada 1ra. Emisión Set. 268 - Fin 269 D.C.
Ceca: Roma (Off. 6ta.)
Referencias: RIC Va #14 (C) P.212, RIC2 temp #219, Cohen VI #9 P.131, DVM #3 P.255, Nor.#656, La Venera #7089/7161, Cunetio #1976/80, MRK #10412mdelvalle
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Achaean League - Sparta (Laconia) 192/146 BCSparta (Laconia) Hemidrachm - Achaean League 192/146 BC. Ae 14, Weight 2.48g. Obv: Head of Zeus / monograms, Dioscuri caps all within wreath. Clerk, Achaean League pl. XIII, 6 http://www.acsearch.info/record.html?id=166481
Also listed an almost identical coin by Forum Member (Lloyd T) as:
Lakonia, Lakedaimon (Sparta), ca. 85 BC, AR Hemidrachm: in the style of the Achaean League
Laureate and bearded head of Zeus right . / Central AX monogram, pilei of the Dioskouri flanking, ΛAI monogram above and ΩΠMY monogram below, all within laurel wreath.
HGC 5, 643 (S); Clerk 319; BCD Peloponnesos 865.4; SNG Copenhagen 320.
(13 mm, 2.36 g, 6h)
ex-BCD Collection; ex- Johan Chr. Holm (Denmark) 1976.ddwau
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Argolis, Hermione, ca. 280-250 BC, AR Triobol Wreathed head of Demeter Chthonia left.
EP monogram above ΔI, all within wreath of grain.
BCD Peloponnesos 1302 (this coin); HGC 5, 748; Grandjean, Monnayage Group II, Emission 8, D16/R25 (this coin cited).
(15 mm, 2.58 g, 11h)
Auctiones GmbH 47, 24 April 2016, 25; ex- BCD Collection: LHS Numismatics 96, 8-9 May 2006, 1302; ex- GMRH, May 1979, SFr 500 (per BCD ticket); ex- Ashmolean Museum from the E.S.G. Robinson Collection, donated to the Ashmolean, disposed of as a duplicate.
This coin has a notable provenance that can be traced back to the collection of Edward Stanley Gotch Robinson (1887-1976) a classical numismatist and the Keeper of the Coin and Medal Department at the British Museum 1949-1952. He endowed the Ashmolean with his coin collection in 1964. Within three years of his death the Ashmolean disposed of this coin from the collection, despite the type being extremely rare. That's gratitude for you!n.igma
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B 062 Manuel I. Comnenus (1143-1180 A.D.), SB 1976, AE-Tetarteron, IC/XC//--, Thessalonica,B 062 Manuel I. Comnenus (1143-1180 A.D.), SB 1976, AE-Tetarteron, IC/XC//--, Thessalonica,
avers: MANΥHΛ ΔECΠOTH, Manuel, crowned and wearing loros, bust facing, holding labarum and cross on globe.
reverse: Βarred IC - barred XC to left and right of cross with X at centre, on three steps.
exergue: IC/XC//--, diameter: mm, weight: g, axis: h,
mint: Thessalonica, date: A.D., ref: SB 1976, BMC 86-90,
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BCC B10 Maurice TiberiusByzantine Period
Maurice Tiberius 582-602 CE
AE Half Follis, Antioch Mint
Obv:Facing bust, wearing consular robe
and crown, holding eagle-tipped scepter
and mappa. Legend blundered.
Rev: XX, above, cross, to left ANNO,
to right III/U, (Year 8=589-90 CE),
below R. SB 534
22mm. 6.27gm. Axis:180
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1976
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC B31 Heraclius HexanummiumByzantine Period
Caesarea Maritima
Heraclius 610-641CE
AE Hexanummium. Alexandria
Mint Struck ca.613-618CE
Obv: dN M hERACLS or similar,
around cross potent upon two steps.
Rev: Large S in circle.
17.5mm. 4.10gm. Axis:180
SB 862 DOC 198.1
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1976v-drome
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BCC B32 Heraclius, H. Constantine DodecanummiumByzantine Period
Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine 610-641CE
AE 21 Nummi. Alexandria
Struck ca.613-618CE
Obv: [dd MM h hERAC] Heraclius,
bearded, on left, and Heraclius Con-
stantine, no beard, on right, busts
facing, each wearing crown with
cross, and chlamys.
Rev: I B Large cross potent, between,
on two steps. In Exergue: ΑΛΕΞ
17.5mm. 4.08gm. Axis:30
SB 853 DOC 189
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1976v-drome
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BCC B36 Constans IIPost-Byzantine Period
Constans II 641- 668 CE
Class I AE Follis, Constantinople
Obv: [EN TOUTO NIKA]
Constans standing, facing, beardless,
wearing chlamys and crown with
cross. In right hand, long cross,
in left globus cruciger.
Rev: Large m with cross above, to left
ANA, to right NEOY, below B II
To right countermark with uncertain
monogram or (Arabic? inscription).
24mm. 2.68gm. Axis:150
SB 1000, DOC 60, MIB 162
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima 1976v-drome
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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-drome
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BCC BD7 Fatimid Islamic Spherical Gold BeadSpherical Gold Bead
11th Century CE Fatimid Syria or Egypt
Intricately designed and crafted spherical
gold bead with filigree and granulation,
crushed flat. Six teardrop-shaped petals
in each hemisphere are outlined in twisted
gold wire, with a circle of wire inside each
leaf. The leading edges of the petals are
marked by twelve granules that alternate
position along the upper and lower extent
of the hemispheres along the equator of
the bead. cf. New York Metropolitan Museum
of Art, Accession Number: 1980.474.4 (also .1-.8)
Maximum diameter 13.2mm. Wt: 0.775gm.
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima, 1976.
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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BCC BW38 Bronze Islamic Weight 1 Dirham "Bird's Eye"Islamic Bronze Weight
Caesarea Maritima 1 Dirham
7th-12th Century CE
Nearly square slab, cut with a chisel
from a thick sheet of metal and shaped
in the form of two truncated four-sided
pyramids set base to base. File adjustment
marks on the edges. Each of the two major
faces is decorated with a single "bird's-eye"
punch mark consisting of a central depression
surrounded by two concentric grooves. Uncleaned,
with some minor encrustation and black patina.
AE 9.5 x 9.25 x 4.9mm. Wt: 2.87gm.
cf. Holland, W.W.O.C.M., ch.8. #133; and
Holland, "ANSMN 31 (1986)" #242ff.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1976
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC CG15 Hellenistic Red/Black Ceramic HandleCeramic Fragment with Double Loop Handle
Late Hellenistic to Early Roman?
2nd century BCE - 1st century CE?
Red and black painted pottery fragment
with double loop handle, perhaps from a
drinking cup (KYLIX?). Light colored, moderately
fine interior clay. The estimated diameter
based on the exterior curve is around 18-22cm.
The original vertical profile and dimensions
have not been determined.
5.5cm.x3.6cm.x0.2cm. 11.78gm.
Surface find from the beach near
Caesarea Maritima, 1976.
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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BCC CG21 Oil Lamp Fragment Discus with MedusaDecorated Oil Lamp Discus with Medusa
Caesarea Maritima
1st-2nd Century CE
Fragment of an Early Roman oil lamp
consisting of the central part of a discus
decorated with the head of Medusa facing.
Medium fine grained, light tan clay with red slip.
Manufacture: Mould made.
Origin: N. Africa? or Italy?
Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.6 x 0.7cm. Weight: 2.79gm.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1976
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC CG26 Oil Lamp Fragment GladiatorDecorated Oil Lamp Discus with Gladiator
Caesarea Maritima
1st-2nd Century CE
Fragment of an Early Roman oil lamp
consisting of the central part of a discus
decorated with a standing figure, possibly
a gladiator. Cuirassed, shield on left arm,
right arm lowered holding unknown object.
Underside has traces of faint fingerprint and
smear from pressing into the mould.
Fabric: Medium fine grained, light tan clay
with traces of black slip or perhaps blackened
from a reduction firing. Mould made. Origin: ?
Dimensions: 2.7 x 2.3 x 0.45cm. Weight: 2.07gm.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1976
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BCC CG31 Bone Buckle ProngCarved Bone Buckle Prong?
Caesarea Maritima
Uncertain Date
Carved bone tongue or prong for a buckle,
finished on all sides, with a straight pivot hole
drilled from one side and smooth. The tip
appears to be broken.
Dimensions: 2.2 x 0.85 x 0.4cm. Weight: 0.81gm.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1976
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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BCC CM14 TrajanRoman Provincial
Caesarea Maritima
Trajan 98-117 CE
Obv:[IMP CAES NER TRA-
IANO OP AVG GERM DAC
COSVI P P] Lr. hd. of Trajan
Rev:[COL PRI FL AVG]CAES-
ARE[NSI]Nike advancing left.
22mm. 9.26gm. Axis:0
Kadman 24
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BCC CM22 HadrianRoman Provincial
Caesarea Maritima
Hadrian 117-138 C.E.
Obv:[IMP TRA HADR]IANO CAE
Laureate, draped bust right.
Rev: C I F AVG CAESAR
Apollo standing left before
tripod and snake.
AE 18mm. 7.25gm. Axis:0
Kadman #29
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BCC CM28 VolusianusRoman Provincial
Volusianus 251-253 CE
Obv:IMP C C VO[LVSIANVS P F AVG]
Radiate, draped bust right.
Rev:COL P F AVG [FC CAES] METROP
Bust of the Tyche of Caesarea, with turreted crown, to right.
AE17x19.5mm. 3.49g. Axis:0
Kadman 219v. (reverse inscription)
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BCC CM34 Trebonianus GallusRoman Provincial
Caesarea Maritima
Trebonianus Gallus 251-253 CE
Obv:[IMP C C VIB] GALLVS
[P F AVG ] Laur. bust right.
Rev: COL P F AVG [FC CAES METR S PAL]
Dionysus standing left, holding cantharus
and thyrsus, panther at feet.
AE22mm. 9.85g. Axis:210
Kadman 210
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BCC CM45 Elagabalus SerapisRoman Provincial
Caesarea Maritima
Elagabalus 218-222 CE
Obv: IM C M AV [ANTON]
Laureate, draped? bust right.
Rev:CO[....] G CAES
Bust of Serapis, draped, wearing kalathos right.
AE 20.0x18.5mm. 7.17gm. Axis:210
Half-denomination. BMC Palestine 117;
Kadman 83v. (obv./rev. inscription)
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BCC CM8 CaracallaRoman Provincial
Caesarea Maritima
Caracalla? 211-217C.E.
Obv: IM C M AV [ANTON-
INUS] laur. draped bust rt.
Rev: COL P[ ] in ex.
CAESA Tyche standing left in
tetrastyle temple.
20mm. 10.24gm. Axis:180
Kadman #66 v. (rev. inscription)
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BCC G29Roman Gem Stone
Caesarea Maritima
Intaglio 1st-3rd cent.CE
Draped bust of Apollo? left.
Red-Brown jasper in a
modern setting.
Profile type: F1, Flat top,
flat bottom, upright oval.
11.5 x 9.0 x 2.0mm. (including mounting)
cf. Hamburger #16, but without laurel branch.
cf. Hendler Collection #12 and #13.
Surface find, 1976, Setting created, 1983.
Comments or corrections are welcome.
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BCC GR18 Gabala-Syria Autonomous Civic IssueAutonomous Civic Issue
Gabala-Syria
1st Century BCE
Obv:Bearded head to right (Poseidon?)
Rev:ΓΑΒΑΛΕΩΝ Crab holding crescent
in raised claws. Black patina.
AE 15x16mm. approx. 4.0g Axis:0
Possible references: SNG München 826
or Mionnet, V, 233, 624.
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BCC J23 Pontius Pilate - Prefect under TiberiusJudaea AE Prutah
Pontius Pilate - Prefect under
Tiberius 26-36 C.E.
Obv:TIBEP[IOY K]AICAPOC around Lituus.
Rev:Date LIZ (year 17=30CE)
within wreath. LI ligatured.
16.0mm. 1.69gm. Axis:10h(300)
Hendin III 649
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BCC J34 John Hyrcanus IJudaean Hasmonean
Caesarea Maritima
John Hyrcanus I
130-132 BCE
Mint of Jerusalem
Obv: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ
ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ Anchor, upside down,
illegible date below. Rev: Lily
Struck under Antiochus VII
AE14mm. 2.15gm. Axis:0
Hendin III 451. (1131)
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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 L19 Cast Lead Female Headead Head of Statue
Late Hellenistic to Middle Roman?
Solid lead casting of a female head
from a large statuette, with distinctive
hairstyle and an unidentified feature
that perhaps could have functioned
as a mount for a crescent (Luna),
or crown of a different metal.
3.15cm x 2.25cm x 1.75cm. 24.32 gm.
Caesarea Maritima surface find, 1976
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BCC L27 Cast Lead FigureCast Lead Figure
Uncertain Date 1st - 5th Century CE
Solid cast lead figure of a Roman
soldier?, draped and cuirassed? with
short tunic. Other possibilities might
include Artemis, Virtus, or Anguipede.
The remaining leg is bent and twisted,
so what looks like a seam could just
be from the top edge of a one-piece,
open mold.
3.25 x 1.1 x 0.35cm. 4.47gm.
Surface find from the beach south of
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BCC LA1 Hollow Cast Miniature Lead AmphoraMiniature Lead Amphora
1st-4th Century CE?
Hollow cast miniature lead amphora with
cryptic inscription and complex curvilinear
design in six registers. Letters perhaps
include: E, K or B, I, C, / A, C, T, but
there are many other possibilities. The vessel is
open at top and was pierced in antiquity.
Pb 46.5mm x 28mm 19.96gm.
Capacity 1.10cc.
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BCC LA5 Miniature Lead OenocheMiniature Lead Oenoche (Wine Jug)
Roman 1st-2nd cent CE
Caesarea Maritima
Hollow cast lead vessel in the form of an
Oenoche. Squat shape with tall neck, trefoil?
lip and long looped handle. Open on the
bottom, and partially crushed. Possible
traces of decoration may remain on the neck
and shoulder, but are not distinguishable.
A similar object, unpublished and also from
Caesarea, was seen in the collection of Dr. and
Mrs. H. Hamburger, of Binyamina, and is
illustrated below. (Drawing by Mr. Shibley
Kharmen, courtesy Dr. Robert Bull, Joint
Expedition to Caesarea Maritima, 1976).
45.5 x 20.5 x 22.0mm 33.81gm. Capacity:unc.
Surface find, 1974, Caesarea Maritima
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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BCC LH1Lead Head
Cast lead figure of a miniature
stylized head, possibly crimped on
to a shaft or tang? This specimen
is unusual in that it is slightly
larger and heavier than the other
heads in this assemblage, and the
face is flat (solid?) with a hollow neck.
My father recalled seeing a similar
object with an iron blade attached to
it at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
in New York, but I have not been
able to confirm this.
49 x 23 x 9.5mm. 32.28gm.
Surface find, 1976, Caesarea Maritima
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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BCC LR30 Constantine ILate Roman
Constantine I 306-337 CE
AE 4 Commemorative
Obv: DV CONSTANTI-NVS P T AVGG
Veiled head right.
Rev: Constantine, veiled, in quadriga
galloping right. Hand of God reaching
to him from Heaven. In ex: CONS
Black ceramic patina.
13.5x15mm 1.41gm. Axis:180
Constantinople RIC VIII 37 Minted 337-340 CE
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BCC LR5 ProbusRoman 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 T EMP emperor standing
with sceptre receiving globe and Victory
from Jupiter. In field: S, in ex: XXI
As found, with striking black patina.
21mm. 3.99gm. Axis:0
Poss. ref: RIC 922, S Antioch
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BCC LR67 ZenoLate Roman
Zeno 474-491CE
Obv:Uncertain inscription [ ] C I [ ]
Diademed bust right, uncertain attributes.
RIC notes three obverse legends for the
968-975 series, including DN ZENOC
PF AVG, and others no doubt exist.
Letter forms vary, considerably.
Rev:Monogram of Zeno. (No. 7 var.)
Possible ref: RIC X 970v. Antioch?
AE 9.75mm 1.31gm. Axis:180
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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?
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BCC LT104 Lead Tessera Artemis or TorchLead Tessera
Late Roman 1st-4th cent.
Obv: Cult statue of Artemis?
Artemis is a very common theme in this
present assemblage. However, the lack
of clear attributes on this highly worn specimen,
such as the stags normally found to left and
right of the figure, leave open the possiblity
that a different type was intended, such as a
torch or other device.
Rev: Blank.
Pb 11 x 9 x 1.25mm. 0.83gm.
cf. Hamburger, "Surface Finds from Caesarea
Maritima - Tesserae", in "Excavations at Caesarea
Maritima 1975, 1976, 1979 - Final Report, Levine,
Netzer", #15 and #16.
cf. BCC LT25, LT26, LT35, LT72, LT81 and LT82
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BCC LT105 Lead Tessera GrapesLead Tessera
1st-4th Century CE
Obv: Bunch of grapes and grapevine?
Rev: Blank
Flattened truncated conical shape
Pb 11.5 x 10.5 x 2.25mm. 1.17gm.
Similar to BCC LT5, BCC LT85, and BCC LT88
This makes at least four known examples
of this unusual type recovered from the
dunes of Caesarea Maritima, though none are
listed in Anit Hamburger's, "Surface Finds from
Caesarea Maritima - Tesserae", "Excavations
at Caesarea Maritima 1975, 1976, 1979 -
Final Report", Levine, Netzer.
Surface find, 1971
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BCC LT110 Tyche Artemis-LionLead Tessera
Roman 1st-4th Century CE
Obv: Tyche-Artemis standing to left,
wearing turreted crown and short chiton,
holding bust in outstretched right hand
and bow in left hand.
Rev: Lion to right.
The features on this very worn tessera were
only discernible by comparing it to a nearly
identical example in Anit Hamburger's article,
"Surface Finds from Caesarea Maritima - Tesserae",
#10, published in "Excavations at Caesarea Maritima
1975, 1976, 1979 - Final Report, Levine, Netzer".
Pb13 x 12 x 2.5mm. 1.63gm. Axis: 120
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BCC LT35Lead Tessera
Late Roman 1st-4th cent.
Obv: Cult statue of the
Ephesian Artemis?, or other Eastern
mummiform deity, standing,
facing, stags? to right and left.
Rev: Blank.
11.5x10mm. 0.80gm.
cf. Hamburger, "Surface Finds from Caesarea
Maritima - Tesserae. Excavations at Caesarea
Maritima 1975, 1976, 1979 - Final Report
Levine, Netzer. #15 and #16.
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BCC LT42Lead Tessera BCC LT42
Roman, 1st-4th cent CE?
Obv: Lyre or other stringed instrument.
Rev: Serpent to right. To left: "A"
Pb 14 x 13 x 2mm. Wt: 1.68gm.
cf. Anit Hamburger #66-71.
Hamburger suggests that this type, found 6
times in her corpus, was used in relation
to private marriage festivities. The stringed
instrument, perhaps a lyre, was used in the
procession to the house of the newlyweds.
"The single serpent might then be understood
as the house snake, Agathodaimon, bringer of
fortune to the house of the newlyweds".
Ref: Anit Hamburger, Surface-Finds From
Caesarea Maritima - Tesserae, In : Excavations
at Caesarea Maritima 1975, 1976, 1979 - Final
Report Lee Levine / Ehud Netzer. Israel -
Jerusalem : The Institute of Archaeology,
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem,
1986. - p.187-204
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BCC LT72Lead Tessera
Caesarea Maritima
Late Roman 1st-4th cent.
Obv: Cult statue of Artemis
Rev: Blank.
10.75 x 9 x 1mm. 0.69gm.
cf. Hamburger, "Surface Finds
from Caesarea Maritima - Tesserae",
Excavations at Caesarea Maritima
1975, 1976, 1979 - Final Report,
Levine, Netzer. #15 and #16,
also cf. BCC LT25, LT26, and LT35.
This is the fourth example of six, in the
present collection, of a tessera from
Caesarea with this design. A
fragmentary cult statue of the
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BCC LT8Lead Tessera
Obv: Rooster standing right
Rev: blank
8.5x9.5mm 1.26gm.
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BCC LT81Lead Tessera
Caesarea Maritima
Late Roman 1st-4th cent.
Obv: Cult statue of Artemis?,
facing, stags? to right and left.
Rev: Blank.
11x8.5x1mm. 0.66gm.
cf. Hamburger, "Surface Finds from
Caesarea Maritima - Tesserae Excavations
at Caesarea Maritima 1975, 1976,
1979 - Final Report, Levine, Netzer.
#15 and #16
cf. BCC LT25, LT26, LT35, LT72,
and LT82.
This collection of very small lead
pieces from Caesarea, a corpus of
around ninety objects, includes six
very similar tesserae which display
the image of an Eastern-style mummiform
diety. This is possibly the Artemis of Ephesus,
a fragmentary statue of which was found
at Caesarea in the 1960's.v-drome
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BCC LT82Lead Tessera
Caesarea Maritima
Late Roman 1st-4th cent.
Obv: Cult statue of Artemis?,
facing, stags? to right and left.
Rev: Blank.
9 x 8 x 0.75mm. 0.36gm.
cf. Hamburger, "Surface Finds from
Caesarea Maritima - Tesserae
Excavations at Caesarea Maritima
1975, 1976, 1979 - Final Report, Levine,
Netzer. #15 and #16
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BCC LT88 Lead Tessera GrapesLead Token or Tessera
Obv: Bunch of Grapes
Rev: blank
Truncated conical shape
Pb 11.5 x 10.5 x 2.25mm. 1.17gm.
Similar to BCC LT5, and BCC LT85
This makes at least three known examples
of this unusual type recovered from the
dunes of Caesarea Maritima, though none are
listed in Anit Hamburger's, "Surface Finds from
Caesarea Maritima - Tesserae", "Excavations
at Caesarea Maritima 1975, 1976, 1979 -
Final Report", Levine, Netzer.
Surface find, ca. 1977
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BCC LT91 Lead Tessera Kantharos GrainLead Tessera
Caesarea Maritima
1st-2nd century CE?
Obv: Kantharos with grain-ear to left
Rev: blank
Per Hamburger, this design belongs to the
group of motifs possibly connected with the
distribution of oil, wine, and grain.
Pb 11 x 10 x 2mm. 0.89gm.
Cf. Anit Hamburger's, "Surface Finds from
Caesarea Maritima - Tesserae", #2 and #3.
in "Excavations at Caesarea Maritima 1975,
1976, 1979 - Final Report", Levine, Netzer.
Surface find, ca. 1974
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BCC LT94 Lead Tessera Zeus-SerapisLead Tessera
Caesarea Maritima
1st - 3rd century CE
Obv: Zeus-Serapis advancing left, raising
hand in gesture, (or holding object?),
(staff in left hand?), and (eagle at feet?).
Rev: Uncertain type, partially off-flan, perhaps
Salus standing left, sacrificing over altar. Other
possibilities could be throne, or crown, or couch,
or temple with altar???
PB 9 x 8 x 1.5mm. 0.51gm. Axis: ?
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1976.
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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BCC LW15 Graeco-Roman Lead Weight "B "Lead Weight
2nd Cent. BCE-2nd Cent. CE?
Graeco-Roman Eastern
Rectangular weight with inward-curving sides,
raised edge and retrograde B enclosed in a
square border. Also known as a "stretched
oxhide shape". Remains of suspension loop
at top. Reverse blank. These square weights
with Greek letter markings "belong to a class
called by F. Petrie 'sela' and described by him
as Phoenician or Alexandrian. It appears to be
based on a unit (drachm) of about 3.5 or 3.6 g."
(Lionel Holland, W.W.O.C.M. Chapter 5).
Pb20.5 x 20 x 1.5mm. Wt: 5.57 grams
cf. Holland nos. 23 to 29.
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BCC LW16 Lead Weight HLead Weight
2nd Cent. BCE-2nd Cent. CE?
Graeco-Roman Eastern
Well formed rectangular weight with
inward-curving sides, prominent raised
edges and an inward-curving square border
marked with diagonal hash marks enclosing
a large H (8). Remains of suspension loop
at top. Reverse blank. These square weights
with Greek letter markings "belong to a
class called by F. Petrie 'sela' and described
by him as Phoenician or Alexandrian. It
appears to be based on a unit (drachm)
of about 3.5 or 3.6 grams."
(Lionel Holland, W.W.O.C.M. Chapter 5).
Pb40 x 38.5 x 4.0mm. Wt: 28.55 grams
cf. Holland nos. 23 to 29; and BCC LW6.
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BCC LW17 Lead Weight "B" EnclosureLead Weight
2nd Cent. BCE-2nd Cent. CE?
Graeco-Roman Eastern
Rectangular weight with raised edge and
letter "B" enclosed in a square frame with
perpendicular hatch-marks, four and five to
a side. Remains of suspension loop at top.
Reverse blank. This weight may ..."belong
to a class called by F. Petrie 'sela' and described
by him as Phoenician or Alexandrian. It appears
to be based on a unit (drachm) of about 3.5 or
3.6 g." (Lionel Holland, W.W.O.C.M. Chapter 5).
Pb22 x 20 x 2.5mm. Wt: 6.91 grams
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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
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BCC MA28, MA29, MA30, MA31Bronze Fish Hooks
Caesarea Maritima
Uncertain Date, Roman?
MA28: 4.1cm Weight: 2.1gm
MA29: 3.5cm Weight: 2.15gm
MA30: 2.7cm Weight: 1.9gm
MA31: 2.5cm Weight: 1.2gm
Barbed hooks with flattened tying
end, and grooves for securing line.
Dating is difficult, as the form
remained the same for so many
years. Any ideas are welcome.
These are surface finds from the
beach near Caesarea, 1971-1976.
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BCC MA33 Zoomorphic Bronze HandleZoomorphic Bronze Handle
Caesarea Maritima
Late Hellenistic or Roman
1st Cent. BCE - 3rd Cent. CE
Bronze handle terminal in the form of the
head of a dog. Simple and elegant design.
The handle was possibly attached to a large
bronze vessel through loops on either side,
and arched over the top of the vessel with
the dogs looking upward when in use. Rare
type. AE3.7 x 0.85 x 0.65cm. wt: 11.1gm.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1976
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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BCC MA47 Bronze Steelyard WeightBronze Steelyard Weight
1st-7th Century CE
Solid cast bronze figurine featuring head,
upper arms, and torso of an unidentified
person or deity. Integrated suspension loop
at top. Crudely fashioned facial features and
cross-hatched decoration on chest. Lower
portion broken off. Perhaps a sliding hanging
weight for a steelyard, or an amuletic pendant.
AE2.35 x 1.5 x 0.8cm. 5.62gm.
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima, 1976
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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BCC MA50 Bronze Pin Tumbler Slide KeyBronze Pin Tumbler Key
Caesarea Maritima
Roman 1st-5th cent. CE?
Bronze pin tumbler slide key, with four of the
original five variously-shaped pins remaining.
The flat shank has a small circular bow, broken
in antiquity, and is marked with two incised lines
perpendicular to the length. These may have
served as depth guides for insertion into the
lock. Two small projections, one on either side
just below the bow, served an uncertain purpose,
or as decoration, and are often seen on other
keys of this type (see BCC MA49).
2.23 x 1.8 x 0.5cm. Wt.4.14gm.
cf. D. Jackson, Roman Gallery of Locks, Keys,
and Seals, Images #246 and #463. (Numiswiki)
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, ca.1976
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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BCC MA52 Roman Bronze Pin Tumbler Lock Bolt Jackson Type 1aBronze Pin Tumbler Lock Bolt
Caesarea Maritima
Roman 1st-6th Century CE
Pin tumbler bolt from a Roman chest lock, with
six pin holes in an alternating pattern of one
elongated oval followed by two smaller, roughly
circular openings. These are slightly enlarged on
the underside, either to facilitate entry of the key
pins or from wear. The head is tapered to help
guide the bolt into the receiver and also limit its
depth. The tail, which also served as a stop
for the key upon insertion, has been widened and
thinned by hammering. After engaging the tumbler
pins in the bolt the key would slide to the right to
open the lock, and back to the left to secure it.
4.4 x 0.95 x 0.25cm. 2.77gm. (see D. Jackson,
Numiswiki, "Roman Chest Locks", Image #4510).
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, ca. 1976
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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BCC MA53 Roman Bronze Pin Tumbler Lock Bolt Jackson Type 1aBronze Pin Tumbler Lock Bolt
Caesarea Maritima
Roman 1st-6th Century CE
Pin tumbler bolt from a Roman chest lock,
with six round pin holes evenly arranged in
three pairs of two. These are slightly enlarged
on the underside, either to facilitate entry of
the key pins or from wear. The head is tapered
with a step up on the underside to help guide
the bolt into the receiver and also limit its depth.
The tail, which also served as a stop for the key
upon insertion, has been widened and thinned by
hammering. After engaging the tumbler pins in
the bolt the key would slide to the right to open
the lock, and back to the left to secure it.
4.4 x 0.95 x 0.25cm. 2.77gm. (see D. Jackson,
Numiswiki, "Roman Chest Locks", Image #5183).
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, ca. 1976
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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BCC RGP1 Hadrian Akko-PtolemaisRoman Provincial
Akko-Ptolemais
Hadrian 117-138 C.E.
Obv:IMP TRA HADRIANO CAES[ARI]
Laureated, draped bust right
Rev: DIVOS CLAV[D] COL PTOL
Founder plowing to right with oxen and standards.
AE20.5x22mm. 11.18gm. Axis:0
Rosenberger 48, Hendin 3, 819v.
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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-drome
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BCC RGP18 Elagabalus Tyre-PhoeniciaRoman Provincial
Tyre - Phoenicia
Elagabalus 218-222C.E.
Obv:[IMP CEAS M AV ANTONINVS AVG]
Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: [TYRIORVM]
Standing figure with four stags running
Murex shell below.
AE27.5mm. 14.52g. Axis:0
Rouvier 2388, BMC Phoenicia 408
Stevenson's Dictionary associates this figure with the
Tyrian Hercules, and the stags to the speed of the
sun across the sky.
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima 1976v-drome
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BCC rgp20 Trajan Decius Aelia Capitolina Roman Provincial
Aelia Capitolina
Trajan Decius 249-251C.E.
OBV:IMP C C MES Q TRA DECIVS [AVG]
Luareate bust right.
REV: COL AEL KAP CON P F
Tyche standing left, holding small bust
surmounted by eagle and scepter; wine
jar to left, Nike on column to right.
AE 26mm. 10.17gr. Axis:0
Meshorer 153, scarce type
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima 1976
v-drome
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BCC RGP26 Domitian Tyre-PhoeniciaRoman Provincial
Autonomous Tyre-Phoenicia
Reign of Domitian 93-94 C.E.
Obv: Veiled, turreted, and draped bust of Tyche right,
palm branch behind.
Rev: Astarte standing to left on galley, holding patera and standard.
Date in field: ΘΙΣ (year 219)
Monogram of Tyre Metropolis to right.
13x12mm. 1.26gm. Axis:0
Possible ref: RPC II, 2086
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima, 1976.v-drome
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BCC RGP45 Septimius Severus ThuriaRoman Greek Provincial
Septimius Severus 193-211CE
AE Assarion - Thuria
Obv:[Λ ΟΥ CΕΠΤ CΕ]ΥΗΡ[ΟC]
Laureate head right.
Rev: ΘΟΥ ΡΙ ΑΤWΝ
Athena standing left, patera? in right hand,
spear in left. In field: Λ Α
21mm. 3.68gm. Axis: 240
ref. cf: BCD Peloponnesos 828
LHS Numismatics, Auction 96, 2006
Surface find from Caesarea Maritima, 1976v-drome
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BCC RGP53 Claudius Sidon, PhoeniciaRoman Provincial
Sidon, Phoenicia
Semi-autonomous
Reign of Claudius 49/50CE
Obv: Head of young Dionysos
left, wreathed with ivy.
Rev: LΞΡ (year 160)
ΣIΔΩNOΣ ΘEAΣ
(Of the goddess Sidon)
Dionysiac cista mystica.
17.5x16.5mm. 5.31gm. Axis:0
BMC 153 Surface find, Caesarea
Maritima, 1976v-drome
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BCC RGP54 Nero Antioch Ad OrontesRoman Greek Provincial
Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Antioch
Ad Orontem Semi-autonomous
AE Dichalkon Reign of Nero 54-68 CE
Obv: Draped bust of Apollo right,
hair bound with taenia.
Rev: ANTIOXE ET ΔIP, (year 114
= 65/66 CE of the Caesarean Era)
around tortoise shell Lyre.
16.4mm. 3.54gm. Axis:0
BMC 86 RPC 4300 McAlee 109
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima, 1976
v-drome
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BCC RI13 SaloninusRoman Imperial
Saloninus 258-260 CE
AR?Antoninianus
Obv: P COR SAL VALERIANVS CAES
radiate and draped bust rt.
Rev: DII NVTRITORES
Jupiter standing left, presenting
Victory to Saloninus in military attire.
19x20mm. 3.49gm. Axis:180
RIC 35 Antioch
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1976
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC RI17 GallienusRoman Imperial
Gallienus 253-268 CE
AE Antoninianus
Obv:GALLIENVS AVG
Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Rev:IOVI CONSERVA(T?)
Jupiter standing left, holding
globe and scepter. No mint mark.
22mm. 3.32gm. Axis:0
Poss. ref: RIC 641 Antioch Mint
Surface find Caesaera Maritima, 1976
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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