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Judaea, Procurators. Antonius Felix. 52-59 CE. in the name of Britannicus Caesar (BPIT).
Æ Prutah (16mm, 2.64 gm.). Jerusalem mint. Dated RY 14 of Claudius (54 CE). Two crossed shields / Palm tree.

Ref : Hendin 1348
Meshorer TJC 340
RPC I 4971
GIC 5626R. Smits

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Judaea, Alexander Jannaeus (103-76 BC), Æ Half PrutahObv. anchor. Rev. star.
References: TJC group L.
13mm and 1.06 grams
This coin is typically referred to as the Biblical Widow's mite. Canaan

(0098)TRAJAN98 - 117 AD
(111/12 AD)
AE 24 mm, 11.99 g
O: ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ laureate head of Trajan, r.
R: ΑΣΚΑΛΩ Tyche-Astarte standing, l., on prow with standard and aphlaston; in l. field, incense altar; in r. field, dove standing l.; to r., date ƐIC
Judaea, Ascalon
Ref. RPC 3 No. 3987; De Saulcy 9; BMC 145; rarelaney

(11) TITUS79 - 81 AD
AE 23 mm 10.27 g
O: Laureate head right
R: Trophy flanked by Judaea seated left, mourning and shield to right
"Judea Capta"
JUDAEA, CAESAREA MINT

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(11) TITUS79 - 81 AD
AE 23 mm 10.27 g
O: Laureate head right
R: Trophy flanked by Judaea seated left, mourning and shield to right
"Judea Capta"
JUDAEA, CAESAREA MINT
79 - 81 AD
AE 23 mm 10.27 g
O: Laureate head right
R: Trophy flanked by Judaea seated left, mourning and shield to right
"Judea Capta"
JUDAEA, CAESAREA MINTlaney

(12) DOMITIAN81 - 96 AD
Struck year 198 = 94/5 AD
AE 19 mm; 5.47 g
O: Laureate head, r.
R: War god Phanebal standing l., holding harpa in right hand, round shield in left hand, palm branch behind at right.
Judaea, Ascalon; cf RPC II 2215 ff

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(12) DOMITIAN (AGRIPPA II)Herodian Dynasty--Agrippa II
55 - 95 AD
Struck under Domitian
AE 19.5 mm 4.77 g
O: Laureate bust of Domitian right
R: Nike standing right, holding shield on knee
"Judaea Capta" issue
Judaea, Caesarea mint
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005bb. Antonia, daughter of Claudius JUDAEA, Roman Administration. Claudius, with Britannicus, Antonia, and Octavia. AD 41-54. Æ (23mm, 12.02 g, 12h). Caesarea Panias mint. Struck before 49 CE. Laureate head of Claudius left / The children of Claudius: from left to right, Antonia, Britannicus, and Octavia, the two daughters each holding a cornucopia. Meshorer 350; Hendin 1259; Sofaer 83; RPC I 4842. Fair, green and brown patina with touches of red. Rare.ecoli

006b. Claudia Aug.JUDAEA, Caesaraea Panias. Diva Poppaea and Diva Claudia. Died AD 65 and AD 63, respectively. Æ 20mm (6.00 g, 12h). Struck AD 65-68. Statue of Diva Poppaea seated left within distyle temple / Statue of Diva Claudia standing left within hexastyle temple. RPC I 4846; Meshorer, Caesarea, Pl. 7, H; SNG ANS 858; Hendin 578. Fine, dark green patina under light earthen deposits.

Ex-CNG
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012a3. TitusJudaea, Capta. Minted at Caesarea Maritima. 19mm. Obv: AYTOKΡ TITOΣ KAIΣAΡ, laureate head right. Rev: IOYΔIAΣ EAΛΩKVIAΣ, Nike standing right, inscribing shield attached to palm tree. RPC 2311.lawrence c

012p Claudius I. (41-54 A.D.), Judaea, Jerusalem, RPC I 4971, Antonius Felix Procurator, under Claudius, (52-60 A.D.), AE-16(Prutah), BRIT/K-AI, Six branched palm tree, #1012p Claudius I. (41-54 A.D.), Judaea, Jerusalem, RPC I 4971, Antonius Felix Procurator, under Claudius, (52-60 A.D.), AE-16(Prutah), BRIT/K-AI, Six branched palm tree, #1
avers: NEPΩ KΛAY KAICAP, Two crossed shields and spears. (Nero (Caesar)).
reverse: BRIT/K-AI, Six branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates, L-IΔ, K-AI across the field. (Britannicus (Caesar)).
exergue: L/IΔ//K/AI, diameter: 16,0mm, weight: 2,28g, axes: 0h,
mint: City: Jerusalem, Region: Judaea, Province: Judaea,
date: Dated Year of Claudius (Year 14 = 54 A.D.)
ref: RPC I 4971, Hedin 652,
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0167 - Denarius Vespasianus 69-70 ACObv/IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian r.
Rev/Mourning Judaea, veiled and supporting head with l.h., seated r. on ground beside trophy; IVDAEA in ex.

Ag, 18.9mm, 3.28g
Mint: Rome.
RIC II.1/2 [C2] - BMCRE 35
ex-Morton & Eden, auction 59, lot #876 (ex-Jim E. Seaver colln.)1 commentsdafnis

117-138 AD - HADRIAN AR denarius - struck 118 ADobv: IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG (laureate bust right, cuirassed, draped far shoulder)
rev: P M TR P COS II (Justice is seated on the curule chair, as on a tribunal: with the insignia of the hasta pura and the extended patera she displays her care for religion), IVSTITIA in ex.
ref: RIC II 42, RSC 877
mint: Rome
3.25gms, 19mm

Rare cuirassed bust, RIC not describes (c - not in RIC). Unfortunately the reverse is burned, but still valuable.
The reverse perhaps refer to the edictum perpetuum or Pretorian edict, what was an annual declaration made by the praetor urbanus in which he laid out the principles by which he would exercise his jurisdiction for his year in office. Under Hadrian, the edict became fixed and unchangeable.
And there's an other fact that can refer this reverse. When Hadrian arrived in Rome in July 118 to a hostile reception on the part of the senate, because of the death of the four consulars. The four men were Cornelius Palma, governor of Syria, Avidius Nigrinus, governor of Dacia, Publilius Celsus and Lusius Quietus, governor of Judaea, they were all Trajan's men, and their elimination certainly made Hadrian's course easier. But an Emperor had right everytime, and he was the justice.berserker

1981 Hadrian Denarius Roma 134-38 AD Hadrian & Roma Reference.
RIC 1981; Strack 218; RIC 227; C.cf 94; BMCR cf 584

Bust A1+

Obv. HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P
Bare head

Rev. ADVENTVS AVGVSTI
Roma standing left, holding spear, and parazonium on hip?? and clasping hands with Hadrian standing right, holding a roll.

3.35 gr
18 mm
6h

Note.
Strack saw two similar coins in Vienna and Sofia with same die pair.

This denarius was Rome struck during the latter part of Hadrian’s reign, and which fall into three classes or categories: 1) a series of coins commemorating the visit or arrival (adventus) of the emperor to each province; 2) another series which commemorates the restoration (restitutor) of the province by the emperor; and 3) an additional series which commemorates the military strength (exercitus) of province, for those provinces which had legions stationed within them. In addition to these three categories of commemorative issues that are collectively known as Hadrian’s ‘travel’ series, there are a further two related groups of coins. The first is quite extensive and simply commemorates the various provinces, with the provinces of Egypt, Africa, Hispania and Gallia being the most common. Then there is a much smaller issue which commemorates the emperor’s final return (adventus) to Rome, after his subjugation of the Jewish zealots under Simon Bar Kochba led to the pacification of the province of Judaea, of which this coin is a particularly handsome specimen. After spending more than half his reign on the road, and especially after having just inflicted such a crushing defeat on the recalcitrant Jews, Hadrian’s homecoming was a momentous occasion in the capital which was warmly welcomed by the citizens. The reverse shows the city of Rome personified as the goddess Roma, helmeted and draped in military attire, holding a spear and clasping the hand of the now elderly emperor who is depicted togate and holding a roll in the guise of a citizen, standing before her. The legend which appears on the obverse of this coin was only employed ca. A.D. 134-138. As Hadrian returned to Italy during A.D. 136 and died not two years later, this coin belongs to the very last issue of coinage struck at Rome during his principate.1 commentsokidoki

1aw Vespasian69-79

Denarius
Laureate head, right, IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN
Salus seated left with patera, SALVS AVG

RIC 513 (C2)

Suetonius wrote: The Flavians seized power, and the Empire, long troubled and adrift, afflicted by the usurpations and deaths of three emperors, at last achieved stability. True they were an obscure family, with no great names to boast of, yet one our country has no need to be ashamed of. . . . Vespasian was born in the Sabine country, in the little village of Falacrinae just beyond Reate (Rieti), on the 17th of November 9 AD in the consulship of Quintus Sulpicius Camerinus and Gaius Poppaeus Sabinus, five years before the death of Augustus. He was raised by his paternal grandmother Tertulla on her estate at Cosa. . . .

Under Claudius, he was sent to Germany (in 41 AD) to command a legion, thanks to the influence of Narcissus. From there he was posted to Britain (in 43 AD), where partly under the leadership of Aulus Plautius and partly that of Claudius himself, he fought thirty times, subjugating two powerful tribes, more than twenty strongholds, and the offshore island of Vectis (the Isle of Wight). This earned him triumphal regalia, and a little later two priesthoods and the consulship (in 51 AD) which he held for the last two months of the year. . . . He won, by lot, the governorship of Africa (in 63 AD), ruling it soundly and with considerable dignity. . . .

An ancient and well-established belief became widespread in the East that the ruler of the world at this time would arise from Judaea. This prophecy as events proved referred to the future Emperor of Rome, but was taken by the Jews to apply to them. They rebelled, killed their governor, and routed the consular ruler of Syria also, when he arrived to restore order, capturing an Eagle. To crush the rebels needed a considerable force under an enterprising leader, who would nevertheless not abuse power. Vespasian was chosen, as a man of proven vigour, from whom little need be feared, since his name and origins were quite obscure. Two legions with eight divisions of cavalry and ten cohorts of auxiliaries were added to the army in Judaea, and Vespasian took his elder son, Titus, along as one of his lieutenants. . . .

Yet Vespasian made no move, though his follower were ready and eager, until he was roused to action by the fortuitous support of a group of soldiers unknown to him, and based elsewhere. Two thousand men, of the three legions in Moesia reinforcing Otho’s forces, despite hearing on the march that he had been defeated and had committed suicide, had continued on to Aquileia, and there taken advantage of the temporary chaos to plunder at will. Fearing that if they returned they would be held to account and punished, they decided to choose and appoint an emperor of their own, on the basis that they were every bit as worthy of doing so as the Spanish legions who had appointed Galba, or the Praetorian Guard which had elected Otho, or the German army which had chosen Vitellius. They went through the list of serving consular governors, rejecting them for one reason or another, until in the end they unanimously adopted Vespasian, who was recommended strongly by some members of the Third Legion, which had been transferred to Moesia from Syria immediately prior to Nero’s death. . . .

Vespasian, an unheralded and newly-forged emperor, as yet lacked even a modicum of prestige and divine majesty, but this too he acquired. . . . Returning to Rome (in 70 AD) attended by such auspices, having won great renown, and after a triumph awarded for the Jewish War, he added eight consulships (AD 70-72, 74-77, 79) to his former one, and assumed the censorship. He first considered it essential to strengthen the State, which was unstable and well nigh fatally weakened, and then to enhance its role further during his reign. . . .
2 commentsBlindado

1ax Titus79-81

AE, Ankyra, Galatia
Laureate head, right AY KAICAP TITOC CEBASTO. . .
Man standing, left, SEBASTHNWN TEKTOSAGWN

RPC 1620

By Suetonius' account: Titus, surnamed Vespasianus like his father, possessed such an aptitude, by nature, nurture, or good fortune, for winning affection that he was loved and adored by all the world as Emperor. . . . He was born on the 30th of December AD41, the very year of Caligula’s assassination, in a little dingy room of a humble dwelling, near the Septizonium. . . .

He was handsome, graceful, and dignified, and of exceptional strength, though of no great height and rather full-bellied. He had an extraordinary memory, and an aptitude for virtually all the arts of war and peace, being a fine horseman, skilled in the use of weapons, yet penning impromptu verses in Greek and Latin with equal readiness and facility. He had a grasp of music too, singing well and playing the harp pleasantly and with ability. . . .

As military tribune in Germany (c57-59AD) and Britain (c60-62), he won an excellent reputation for energy and integrity, as is shown by the large number of inscribed statues and busts of him found in both countries. . . . When his quaestorship ended, he commanded one of his father’s legions in Judaea, capturing the strongholds of Tarichaeae and Gamala (67AD). His horse was killed under him in battle, but he mounted that of a comrade who fell fighting at his side. . . . [Upon] Vespasian’s accession, his father left him to complete the conquest of Judaea, and in the final assault on Jerusalem (70AD) Titus killed twelve of the defenders with as many arrows. . . .

From then on, he acted as his father’s colleague and even protector. He shared in his Judaean triumph (of AD 71), the censorship (AD 73), the exercise of tribunicial power, and in seven of his consulships (AD 70, 72, 74-77, 79). . . .

He died at the same villa as his father, Vespasian, on the 13th of September AD81, at the age of forty-one, after a reign of two years, two months, and twenty days. The people mourned his loss as if he were a member of their own family. 2 commentsBlindado

3.022 Vespasian - VictoryVICTORIA AVGVSTI S - C
Victory advancing left, holding wreath

commemorates Vespasian's great victory over Judaea, a motif of Flavian coins Ecgþeow

3932 JUDAEA, Tiberias Claudiopolis Hadrian 118-19 AD, ZeusReference.
RPC III, 3932; BMC Palestine 23 (pg.8) ;Rosenberger 12; SNG ANS 1109

Issue Year 101

Obv. ΑΥΤ ΤΡΑ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΩ ΚΑΙС СƐΒ
Laureate and cuirassed head of Hadrian, r.; aegis on shoulder

Rev.ΤΙΒΣΡ ΚΛΑVΔ / ΣΤΑ in exergue. ЄT AP
Temple with four columns enclosing Zeus seated l., with patera and sceptre

10.46 gr
24 mm
12hokidoki

3933 JUDAEA, Tiberias Claudiopolis Hadrian 118-19 AD TycheReference.
RPC III, 3933; Kindler 11; Rosenberger 13; SNG ANS 1114; BMc 31

Issue Year 101

Obv: AVT TPA ADRIANΩ KAIC CEB.
Laureate head right, slight drapery.

Rev: TIBEP KLAVΔ; / L - AP.
Tyche-Astarte standing l. with bust and spear; foot on prow; in field, L AP

10.00 gr
22 mmokidoki

3934 JUDAEA, Tiberias Claudiopolis. Hadrian, 119-20 AD Nike standing.Reference.
RPC III, 3934; HENDIN 915; BMC 32-33

Issue Year 101

Obv. ΑΥΤ ΤΡ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΩ ΚΑΙС СƐΒ
Laureate and cuirassed bust right

Rev. ΤΙΒƐΡ ΚΛΑΥΔ/ L AP in exergue
Nike standing facing with wreath and palm; in field, L ΑΡ

6.12 gr
19 mm
12 hokidoki

3935 JUDAEA, Tiberias Hadrian 118-19 AD GalleyReference.
RPC III, 3935; Sofaer 13.(p. 66) BMC Palestine (Tiberias) 34; Kindler Tiberias 10. Rosenberger 15.

Issue Year 101

Obv. AY TP Α∆ΡIANW KAIC CEB
Laureate head right.

Rev. above, TIBE / ΚΛΑΥ (Tiberias Claudia); below, date: L ΑΡ (year 101 = 119/20 AD)
Galley with oars, left .

3.32gr
18 mm
12hokidoki

3999 JUDAEA, Ascalon. Hadrian 117-18 AD Tyche-AstarteReference.
RPC III, 3999; Rosenberger 162-165; SNG ANS 713-716

Issue Year 221

Obv. ΑСΚΑΛΩ=CEBACTOC
Laureate head right.

Rev. ΑСΚΑΛΩ
Tyche-Astarte standing left on galley, holding scepter and aphlaston; altar to left; to right, dove left above A[KC] (date)
Uncertain date.

11.1 gr
22 mm
6hokidoki

4008 JUDAEA, Ascalon. Hadrian 131-32 AD Tyche-AstarteReference.
RPC III 4008; Sofaer 129; Yashin 183

Issue Year 224

Obv. ϹƐΒΑϹΤΟϹ
Laureate head of Hadrian, left

Rev. ΑϹΚΑΛΩ
Tyche-Astarte standing, l., on prow with standard and aphlaston; in l. field, incense altar; in r. field, dove standing l.; to r., ΔKC

9.28 gr
24 mm
12hokidoki

4014A JUDAEA, Ascalon. Hadrian 131-32 ad Tyche-AstarteReference.
RPC III, 4014A; De Saulcy 10; Yashin, Ascalon to Raphia, 191var

Issue Year 235

Obv. СƐΒΑСΤΟС
Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from rear

Rev. ACKAΛω/ LΔ / ЄΛC
Tyche-Astarte standing right on galley, holding scepter and aphlaston; to left, incense altar; to right, dove in r. field.

12.54 gr
23 mm
12h

Note.
From the Collection of Steve Cooperokidoki

4015 JUDAEA, Ascalon. Hadrian 132-33 AD Tyche-AstarteReference.
RPC III, 4015/10 ; BMC 179; Rosenberger 166; Sofaer 133

Issue Year 236

Obv. ϹƐΒΑϹΤΟϹ
Laureate and draped head of Hadrian (seen from rear), right

Rev. ΑϹΚΑΛΩ
Tyche-Astarte standing, l., on prow with standard and aphlaston; in l. field, incense altar; in r. field, dove standing l.; to r., ϚΛC

11.40 gr
22.50 mm
6hokidoki

4017 JUDAEA, Ascalon. Hadrian 132-33 AD war-god PhanebalReference.
RPC III, 4017/12; BMC 187

Issue Year 236

Obverse inscription СΕΒΑСΤΟС
Laureate and draped head of Hadrian seen from rear, right

Rev. ΑС ΦΑΝΗΒΑΛ
(to l., Δ); to r., ϚΛC; war-god Phanebal, standing l., holding harpa (?) in r. hand and small round shield and long palm branch in l. hand

5.70 gr
19 mm
12h1 commentsokidoki

4021 JUDAEA, Gaza. Hadrian 130-31 AD Heracles Reference.
RPC III, 4021/3;

Issue Year 2 = 191

Obv. Α ΚΑ ΤΡ ΑΔΡΙΑΝ СƐ
Laureate head right, drapery on left shoulder

Rev. ΓΑΖΑ Β ΕΠΙ
Heracles standing r., with club and lion-skin; to l., מ

6.15 gr
19 mm
12hokidoki

4025 JUDAEA, Gaza Hadrian 132 AD Tyche of GazaReference.
RPC III, 4025; Rosenberger 60; SNG ANS 916; BMC Palestine 31

Obv. AVT KAI TPA AΔPIANOC CE
laureate and draped bust right.

Rev. ΓAZA Γ EΠ I, BYP
Tyche of Gaza standing left, holding scepter and cornucopia; heifer (Cow) standing to left; date in upper left field; Marnas symbol in right.

10.41 gr
26 mm
12 hokidoki

4026 JUDAEA, Gaza. Hadrian, 131-32 AD HeraclesReference.
RPC III, 4026; BMC Palestine, 46; Rosenberger 53; SNG ANS 921

Issue Year 3 = 192

Obv: AK ATΡA AΔΡIAN CE
laureate head right.

Rev: ΓΑΖΑ Γ (GAZA G) EΠI BYΡ
Heracles standing facing, head left, leaning on club, holding lion skin; Marnas symbol to left.

5.97 gr
18 mm
12hokidoki

4029 JUDAEA, Gaza Hadrian 132-33 AD Io and Tyche Reference.
RPC III, 4029/12; De Saulcy 5; BMC 25; Cop. - Lindgren- - ANS.920

Issue Year 4 = 193

Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС С
Laureate and draped bust of Hadrian, right seen from rear.

Rev. ΕΙW ΓΑΖΑ
Below, mem; Δ ΕΠI ΓP; Io, in long dress, standing r., and City-goddess, in long dress, turreted and holding cornucopia in her l. hand, clasping hands

12.88 gr
26 mm
12h

Note.
Hadrian visited Gaza more than once, and it was upon such a visit in AD 128 that an additional reckoning date, that of the επιδημία (imperial visit), was added. During one of his trips the great temple of Zeus-Marnas may have been founded, as it first appears on the coins of Hadrian.1 commentsokidoki

4030 JUDAEA, Gaza Hadrian 132-33 AD Tyche Reference.
RPC III, 4030; Sofaer 69; De Saulcy 6-7, BMC 36

Issue Year 4 = 193

Obv. ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΤΡΑΙ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС С
Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right

Rev. ΓΑΖΑ Δ (Ε)ΕΠΙ ΓЧΡ
Tyche standing left, holding scepter and cornucopia; heifer to lower left, symbol of Marnas to lower right.

8.58 gr
21 mm
12h

Note.
From the François Righetti Collection, purchased from Shraga Quedar.1 commentsokidoki

4031 JUDAEA, Gaza Hadrian 132-33 AD Heracles standingReference.
RPC III, 4031; Sofaer 73

Issue Year 4 = 193

Obv. Α ΚΑ ΤΡ ΑΔΡΙΑΝ СƐ
Laureate head of Hadrian, right with slight drapery

Rev. ΓΑΖΑ Δ ΕΠΙ ΓЧΡ
Heracles standing r., with club and lion-skin; to l., מ

4.16 gr
17 mm
12h

Note.
From the François Righetti Collection.

Hadrian visited Gaza more than once, and it was upon such a visit in AD 128 that an additional reckoning date, that of the επιδημία (imperial visit), was added. During one of his trips the great temple of Zeus-Marnas may have been founded, as it first appears on the coins of Hadrian.okidoki

431/1 A. Plautius A.Plautius. Republic: AR Denarius.. 55 B.C. (3.71g, 18.8mm, 5 h). Obv: . Turreted head of Cybele right, A PLAVTIVS before, AED CVR S C behind. Rev: BACCHIVS, IVDAEVS, kneeling figure facing right with palm branch in left hand, camel behind. Crawford 431/1. Hendin 1443, Plautia 13

This coin is historic in that it probably references Rome’s first involvement in Judaea, and the supplicant on the reverse may very well be Aristobulus. 4 commentsLucas H

81-96 AD - DOMITIAN AE as - struck 85-86 ADobv: IMP.CAES.DOMIT.AVG.GERM.COS.XI.CENS.PER.P.P. (laureate head right)
rev: VICTORIAE AVGVSTI (Victory standing left, holding palm, inscibing shield set on trophy of german arms), in centre field, S – C
ref: RIC II 305 (C), C.642 (3frcs)
mint: Rome
11.16gms, 26mm
(Although RIC describes this coin as common, I think it's scarce)

Domitian was eager to display his military prowess, just as his father and brother had succeeded in Judaea, he wanted to be known as conqueror of the Germans. He claimed a triumph in A.D. 83 for subduing the Chatti in Gaul, but the conquest was illusory.1 commentsberserker

A. Overstrike: Bar Kochba AE over Flavian AE, Hendin Plate CoinPhoto Credit: NYS (edited).
Judaea, Bar Kochba Rebellion AE Middle Bronze (25mm, 9.88 g, 6h; undertype Agrippa II – Titus [87/8 CE]), 133/4 CE.
Obv: 'Sma' (abbreviating Simon; Paleo-Hebrew). Seven-branched palm tree, two bunches of dates.
Rev: 'Year two of the redemption of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew). Grape vine leaf on tendril. Undertype portrait of Titus visible.
Ref: Hendin GBC2, 160a (this coin illustrated).
Prov: Ex David Hendin Collection (w/ his tag), Goldberg Sale 21 (15-17 2003, Pre-Long Beach Auction), Lot 1607; CNG e-538 (10 May 2023), Lot 244.
Also: NY Sale 48 (14 Jan 2020), Lot 90; Goldberg 116 (2 Jun 2020), Lot 894; CNG e-486 (24 Feb 2021), Lot 245; NY Sale 54 (11 Jan 2022), Lot 105.

Notes: A fascinating overstrike with visible Flavian bust, probably a “Judaea Capta” issue of Agrippa II struck in Caesarea Paneas, 75/6 CE. In my opinion, the undertype is RPC II 2285 & the bust of Titus is a die match to ex. 7 (ex Galst).2 commentsCurtis JJ

Agrippa I PrutahHendin 553 - Judaea, Agrippa I Æ Prutah. Dated Year 6 = 41/42 AD. Î’ACIÎ›EÎ©C AÎ“PIÎ A, umbrella-like canopy with fringes / three ears of barley between two leaves, date L L at sides. SGI 5567, AJC II 113 commentsAarmale

Ancient Judaea, Hasmonean Kingdom: Alexander Jannaeus (103-76 BCE) Æ Prutah (Hendin-1150)Obv: Paleo-Hebrew inscription (Yehonatan the King) among the rays of an eight-pointed star, all within a diadem.
Rev: Greek inscription BAÎ£IÎ›EÎ©Î£ AÎ›EÎžANâˆ†POY (of King Alexander) around an inverted anchor.
1 commentsQuant.Geek

Ancient Judaea, Hasmonean Kingdom: Alexander Jannaeus (103-76 BCE) Æ Prutah, Jerusalem (Hendin 1148)Obv: 'Yehonatan the King' (Paleo-Hebrew), lily, within circular beaded border
Rev: [B]AÎ£IÎ›EÎ© AÎ›E[ÎžANÎ”POY], inverted anchor within circle

From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection
Quant.Geek

Ancient Judaea, Hasmonean Kingdom: John Hyrcanus I (134-104 BCE) Æ Prutah, Jerusalem (Hendin 1137)Obv: Paleo-Hebrew in five lines within wreath
Rev: Double cornucopiae adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns; no monogramQuant.Geek

Ancient Judaea, Herodian Kingdom: Agrippa I (37-44 CE) Æ Prutah, Jerusalem, RY 6 (Hendin 1244; TJC 120)Obv: BACIÎ›EOC AÎ“PIÎ Î A; umbrella-like canopy
Rev: Three grain ears; across field, date L Ï‚
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Ancient Judaea, Herodian Kingdom: Herod I (40 BCE-4 CE) Æ 8 Prutot, Uncertain mint in Samaria, RY 3 (Hendin 1169; TJC 44)Obv: Helmet with cheek guards surmounted by star; above to either side, palm branch
Rev: BAÎ£IÎ›EÎ©Î£ HPÎ©Î”OY; tripod lebes; in left field, L Î“; in right field, monogram
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Ancient Judaea, Herodian Kingdom: Herod I (40 BCE-4 CE) Æ Prutah, Uncertain mint in Samaria, RY 3 (Hendin 1170; TJC 45)Obv: Shield with decorated rim.
Rev: BAÎ£IÎ›EÎ©Î£ HPÎ©Î”OY, crested helmet; in left field, date (L Î“); in right field, monogram

From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection
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Ancient Judaea, Herodian Kingdom: Herod II Archelaos (4 BCE-6 CE) Æ Half Prutah, Jerusalem (Meshorer 72c; Hendin 1197; RPC I 4916)Obv: HPW; prow of galley facing left, circle of dots
Rev: EÎ˜N within wreath, circle of dots
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Ancient Judaea, Procuratorial: Coponius (6-9 CE) Æ Prutah, Jerusalem, RY 36 of Augustus (Hendin 1328; TJC 311; RPC 4954)Obv: KAICA-POC; grain ear
Rev: Palm tree; across field, date (L Î›Ï‚)1 commentsQuant.Geek

Ancient Judaea, Procuratorial: Valerius Gratus (15-26 CE) Æ Prutah, Jerusalem, RY 2 of Tiberius (Hendin 1333a; TJC 317; RPC 4959)Obv: IOY/Î›IA in two lines within wreath
Rev: Upright palm branch; across field, date (L B)

Plate Coin from Hendin
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Ancient Judaea, Procuratorial: Valerius Gratus (15-26 CE) Æ Prutah, Jerusalem, RY 2 of Tiberius (Hendin 1333b; TJC 317; RPC 4959)Obv: [IOY/Î›IA] blundered in two lines within wreath
Rev: Upright palm branch; across field, date (L B)

Plate Coin from Hendin
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Ancient Judaea, Procuratorial: Valerius Gratus (15-26 CE) Æ Prutah, Jerusalem, RY 4 of Tiberius (Hendin 1336; TJC 326)Obv: IOY Î›IA; vine leaf and small bunch of grapes
Rev: Narrow-necked amphora with scroll handles; across field, L Î”
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Ancient Judaea, Procuratorial: Valerius Gratus (15-26 CE) Æ Prutah, Jerusalem, RY 4 of Tiberius (Hendin 1338; TJC 327; RPC 4964)Obv: TIB/KAI/CAP in three lines within wreath
Rev: IOY Î›IA; Upright palm branch; across field, L Î”
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Ancient Judaea, The Jewish War: Anonymous (66-70 CE) Æ Prutah, Jerusalem, RY 2 (Hendin 1360; TJC 196)Obv: amphora with broad rim and two handles
Rev: vine leaf on small branch with tendril
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Antoninus Felix, Roman Procurator under Claudius 52 - 60 A.D. Hendin 652Judaea, Antoninus Felix, Roman Procurator under Claudius 52 - 60 A.D.
Caesarea mint, 54 AD. 17mm, 2.46g. Obverse: NEPW KLAV KAICAP; two oblong shields and two spears crossed. Reverse: [BPIT]; six-branched palm bearing two bunches of dates, L - ID KAI (year 14) across lower fields. Hendin 652, SGICV 5626. Ex areich, photo credit areichPodiceps

Ascalon; AE 14; Hendin 824; Tyche/ galleyAscalon, Judaea, c. 2nd Century A.D. Bronze AE 14, cf. Hendin 824; SGCV II 6079 var; BMC Palestine p. 112, 46 ff. var (various years), aF, Ascalon mint, 3.290g, 13.4mm, 0o, obverse turreted head of Tyche right, ACKA“L” before; reverse , war galley, uncertain date above. Askalon lies on the shore of the Mediterranean, ten miles north of Gaza and about 40 miles south of Joppa. Herod the Great ruled all of Palestine, except Askalon, which remained a free city. Ex FORVMPodiceps

Augustus, Procurator Marcus Ambibulus, Æ Prutah, Year 41 = 11 ADAncient Greek, Judaea, Augustus, Procurator Marcus Ambibulus, Æ Prutah, Year 41 = 11 AD, 1.7g, 16mm

Obverse: KAICA-POC, Head of barley curved right.

Reverse: Eight-branched date palm tree, bearing two bunches of dates, L - MA (year 41).

Reference: Hendin 1331, Meshorer TJC 315
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Bar Kokhba Revolt Zuz - Domitian UndertypeJudaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.22 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE).
O: 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew) within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, with a medallion at top and tendrils at bottom.
R: 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), fluted jug with handle on left; in right field, willow branch. Partial portrait of Domitian to left.
- Hendin 1418; Mildenberg 79 (O14/R51); TJC 283., ex S. Moussaieff Collection.

For more about the Moussaieff Collection, see https://coinsweekly.com/munich-auction-house-offers-objects-from-the-moussaieff-collection/1 commentsNemonater

Bar Kokhba Revolt Zuz - Vespasian UndertypeJudaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt 132 – 135 CE Silver denarius / Zuz, 3.39 gr. Overstruck on a denarius of Vespasian.
O: Paleo-Hebrew inscription in wreath: “Shimon".
R: Lyre. Paleo-Hebrew inscription: "To the freedom of Jerusalem"
- Mildenberg 130; Meshorer TJC 272c; Hendin 1429. Ex Menashe Landman collection, Haifa. 5 commentsNemonater

BCC J35 Herod ArchelausJudaea - AE Prutah
Caesarea Maritima
Herod Archelaus 4BCE - 6CE
Ethnarch of Judaea, Samaria, and Idumaea
Mint of Jerusalem
Obv:HPω∆OY
Bunch of grapes, vine leaf to left.
Rev:[EΘNAPXOY]
Tall military helmet, facing,
with crest and cheek straps,
caduceus, below left.
17mm. 2.33gm. Axis:90
Hendin III 505v-drome

BCC J36 Herod ArchelausJudaea - AE Prutah
Caesarea Maritima
Herod Archelaus 4BCE - 6CE
Ethnarch of Judaea, Samaria,
and Idumaea. Mint of Jerusalem
Obv:[HPω∆OY] Bunch of grapes,
vine leaf to left.
Rev:[EΘNAPXOY] Tall military
helmet, facing, w/ crest and
cheek straps. Caduceus, below left.
Irregular, crude type, very rare
15mm. 1.15gm. Axis:0
cf. Hendin III 505, TJC: 73e, 73f
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome

BCC J42 Herod ArchelausJudaea - AE Prutah
Caesarea Maritima
4BCE - 6CE
Ethnarch of Judaea, Samaria,
and Idumaea.
Mint of Jerusalem
Obv:[HPω]
Prow of galley, to left
Rev:EΘN, with wreath around.
13.5mm. 1.34gm. Axis:180
Hendin III 506
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome

Caesarea Maritima, Severus Alexander (?)JUDAEA, Caesaraea Maritima. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Æ Laureate head right / Eagle standing right, head left, supporting wreath with SPQR in center. Cf. Kadman, Caesarea, 97; cf. Rosenberger 91; cf. SNG ANS 810.
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Diadumenian Tetradrachm, Prieur 1645 Judaea, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem) mint, Diadumenian Tetradrachm, 217-218 A.D. AR 25mm 11.46g, Prieur 1645 per Michel Prieur (*second known example)
O: (…) ,bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust right
R: DHMARX EX UPATOC (or similar),eagle standing, looking left, wreath in beak
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DOMITIAN (81-96 AD), AR denarius, Minerva, struck ca. 92 ADObverse- IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P P TR P XI, laureate head right.
Reverse- IMP XXI COS XVI CENS P P P, Minerva standing right on capital of rostral column, holding spear and shield, owl at feet.
RIC 730, RSC 274, 18.2 mm, 3.63 g.
NGC Ch VF (Strike 5/5, Surface 3/5), cert. #4095350-005.
Ex-Zuzim Judaea, January 2011, through VCoins store (purchased raw).
Comments: I think this type is relatively common but the coin is a really bright and lustrous example and grabbed my eye. I was frankly surprised it didn't grade XF or better, but I don't really care so much about technical grades anyway- I slabbed my Twelve Caesars coins mostly for display purposes. NGC did recognize the super sharp strike on this piece. I see they attribute the object Minerva is standing on as a "prow", while Wildwinds has it as the "capital of (a) rostral column". Eh, whatever. I really like this piece and it will serve my set for quite some time unless a similarly attractive and lustrous piece with a more interesting reverse comes along.

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Domitian Judaea Capta Local , H-749Domitian, 81-96 AD, bronze issue commemorating the Flavian victory in Judaea, AE 23 Caesarea Maritima mint
OBV:. Laureate bust of Domitian left
REV:Minerva stands left holding shield to right and standing before field trophy of arms in left field. Hendin-749.
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Domitian Neapolis AE (rev. model for Plant's illustration 1881 in Greek Coin Types and Their Identification)Photo Source: Naville Numismatics & Plant 1979
Roman Provincial. Judaea, Samaria, Neapolis, Domitian AE20 (Assarion or Dupondius?) (20mm, 7.11g, 6h), dated Year 11 (L-AI), 82-83 CE.
Obverse: ΑΥΤΟΚ ΔΟΜΙΤΙΑΝΟΣ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΣ. Laureate head of Domitian.
Reverse: ΦΛΑΟΥΙ ΝΕΑΠΟΛΙ ΣΑΜΑ L – ΑΙ. Palm tree.
References: RPC 2220; Plant 1881 (this rev. illustrated?), in his 1979 book Greek Coin Types and Their Identification (pp. 106 and 262)..
Provenance: Ex Collection of Rev. Richard J Plant (1928-2020); Naville 64 (2021), 235.
Notes: See also my blogpost on Plant [external LINK]1 commentsCurtis JJ

Domitian, AD 81-96JUDAEA, Ascalon.

AE18, 18.47mm (5.90 gm).

ΣE, laureate head of Domitian left / AΣ ΘΠP, war-god Phanebal standing left, holding harpa in right hand and small round shield and long palm branch in left hand. Struck AD 85-86 (year 189).

RPC II, 2213; Rosenburger, 116; BMC, 129-131.
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EB0240 Anchor / StarJUDAEA, AE 13, 129-76 BC.
Obverse: Anchor.
Reverse: Star of eight pellets.
References: -.
Diameter: 13.6mm, Weight: 0.747g.
Note: Sold.EB

EB0241 Legend / CornucopiaeJUDAEA, ALEXANDER JANNAEUS, AE Prutah, 103-76 BC.
Obverse: Hebrew inscription (Yehonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews) of the cursive style script, in wreath.
Reverse: Double cornucopiae adorned with ribbons; pomegranate between horns.
References: SG 6089 or 6090; Hendin 475; Meshorer 17.
Diameter: 16.5mm, Weight: 2.211g.
Note: Sold.EB

EB0242 Anchor / WheelJUDAEA, ALEXANDER JANNAEUS, AE Prutah, 103-76 BC.
Obverse: BASILEWS ALEXANDROU around Seleucid anchor.
Reverse: Wheel with 8 ray-like spokes.
References: SG 6087 or 6088.
Diameter: 17.5mm, Weight: 3.254g.
Note: Sold.EB

EB0243 Legend / CornucopiaeJUDAEA, ALEXANDER JANNAEUS, AE 13 Prutah, 103-76 BC.
Obverse: Hebrew inscription (Yehonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews) of the cursive style script, in wreath.
Reverse: Double cornucopiae adorned with ribbons; pomegranate between horns.
References: SG 6089 or 6090.
Diameter: 13.5mm, Weight: 1.075g.
Note: Sold.EB

EB0244 Legend / CornucopiaeJUDAEA, JOHN HYRCANUS 2, AE Prutah, 67-40 BC.
Obverse: Legend in wreath, 'Yehohonan the High Priest and the Community of the Jews'.
Reverse: Two cornucopias, pomegranate between them.
References: SG 6095 or 6096.
Diameter: 13.5mm, Weight: 1.269g.EB

EB0245 Anchor / CornucopiaeJUDAEA, HEROD l, AE Prutah, 40BC-4AD.
Obverse: HΡΩΔ BACI, anchor.
Reverse: double cornucopiae with caduceus between, dots above.
References: Hendin 500var.
Diameter: 16mm, Weight: 1.409g.
Note: Sold.EB

EB0246 Tripod / HelmetJUDAEA, HEROD l, AE 23 (double?), 37 BC-4 AD.
Obverse: Tripod, ceremonial bowl (lebes) above; date LΓ = Year 3 = 40 BC, and monogram TP in field left & right; inscription (of King Herod).
Reverse: Military helmet, star above flanked by two palm-branches.
References: Hendin 486.
Diameter: 23mm, Weight: 6.356g.EB

EB0247 Grapes / HelmetJUDAEA, HEROD ARCHELAUS, AE 16 (prutah ?), 4-6 AD.
Obverse: HPWDOY, bunch of grapes on vine with small leaf on left.
Reverse: EQNARCOU, tall helmet with crest & cheek straps, viewed from front, caduceus below.
References: Meshorer 61; Hendin 505.
Diameter: 16.5mm, Weight: 2.142g.
Note: Sold.EB

EB0248 Barley / PalmJUDAEA, M. AMBIBULUS, AE 16 (prutah ?), Year 39 = 9 AD.
Obverse: KAICAPOC, ear of barley turned to right.
Reverse: eight-branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates, date in fields: L-AQ.
References: M. 217; H. 101; Hendin 636; Meshorer 2; RPC 4954.
Diameter: 16mm, Weight: 2.206g.
Note: Sold.2 commentsEB

EB0249 Barley / SimpulumJUDAEA, PONTIUS PILATE 23-36 AD, AE 15 (prutah ?), Year 16 of Tiberius = AD 29-30 AD.
Obverse: IOVΛIAC KAICAΡOC, three grain ears (Barley) bound together.
Reverse: TIBEΡIOY KAICAΡOC LIς, simpulum.
References: Hendin 648; SNG ANS 367; AJC II 21.
Diameter: 15.5mm, Weight: 1.891g.1 commentsEB

EB0250 Lituus / WreathJUDAEA, PONTIUS PILATE, 23-36 AD, AE 15.5 (prutah ?), Year 17 of Tiberius = 30 AD.
Obverse: TIBEΡIOY KAICAΡOC, lituus (Augur's staff).
Reverse: Date LIZ in wreath.
References: M. 230; SNG ANS 373; AJC II 23.
Diameter: 15.5mm, Weight: 1.815g.
Note: Sold.EB

EB0251 Crossed Shields / Palm treeJUDAEA, ANTONIUS FELIX, 52-60 AD, AE 16.5 Prutah, Year 14 = 54 AD.
Obverse: NERW KLAV KAICP, two crossed shields and spears.
Reverse: BRIT, six branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates; L-ID K-AI across field.
References: Hendin 652.
Diameter: 16.5mm, Weight: 2.07g.
Note: Sold.1 commentsEB

EB0253 Wreath / Palm branchJUDAEA, Porcius Festus, AE 17 prutah, 59-62 AD.
Obverse: NEP/WNO/C in wreath.
Reverse: Palm-branch surrounded by KAICAPO & date LE.
References: Hendin 653; Mesh2, Pl. 33, 35.
Diameter: 16mm, Weight: 1.918g.
https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/coins-from-the-procurators: Ya’akov Meshorer indicates that “Festus apparently assumed office in 59 CE. His only issue ... was struck immediately upon his arrival in Judaea.”
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EB0254 Amphora / Vine leafJUDAEA, FIRST REVOLT, AE 17 prutah, 67-68 AD.
Obverse: Amphora with Hebrew legend 'year 2'.
Reverse: Vine leaf & tendril around legend 'Freedom of Zion'.
References: SGI 5639; Meshorer 153.
Diameter: 17.5mm, Weight: 2.463g.
Note: Sold.
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EB0255 Domitian / NikeJUDAEA, Herodian Kings, Agrippa II, DOMITIAN, AE 18, 81-96 AD.
Obverse: DOMITIANOC KAICAPE, laureate head of Domitian right.
Reverse: ETO IQ BA A GRIPP, Nike inscribing shield right.
References: SG 5590; Hendin 600.
Diameter: 18.5mm, Weight: 6.085g.
Note: Sold.EB

Elagabalus, Rosenberger 27Judaea, Sebaste mint, Elagabalus, 218-222 A.D. AE, 23mm 12.85g, Rosenberger 27; Meshorer 120
O: IMP C M ANTONINVS AVG (or similar), laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
R: "The Rape of Persephone", Hades in quadriga right, carrying Persephone; Eros flying above, overturned cista mystica below horses
Ex: SEBASTE

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ELAGABALUS--AELIA CAPITOLINA218 - 222 AD
struck 222 AD
AE 22.5 mm 7.54 g
O: Jugate busts of Elagabalus and Severus Alexander (as Caesar) right, both laureate, draped, and cuirassed right
R: Tyche standing left, right foot on helmet, right hand over horned altar (to left), left hand holding scepter (to right); aquila to left, cup in exergue.
JUDAEA, Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem)
Meshorer, Aelia 142; Rosenberger 82 Very rare.laney

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