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Offline 77HK77

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Assistance with Hyrcanus I
« on: May 24, 2012, 09:51:06 pm »
The photo is a recent purchase of a Hyrcanus I.
The seller listed it as a Hendin 1137. I’m having trouble reading the third line. I think it’s an 1135 “High Priest”

Any opinions on the script?

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Re: Assistance with Hyrcanus I
« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2012, 10:11:48 pm »
The script is a bit hard to read, but this is what I make from it.  I think that this is in fact a "Rosh Haver" type.

The reading may not be correct though.  Anyone else read this coin differently (or confirm my reading)?
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Re: Assistance with Hyrcanus I
« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2012, 10:20:14 pm »
It's a tough one - I think I see one, possibly two letters on the bottom. they don't seem to be part of the wreath but do not fit as letters either....

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Re: Assistance with Hyrcanus I
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2012, 10:30:01 pm »
yes those are part of YHODEM and not from the wreath.
the Y after Havr, and the WDEM is clear, it is missing H.
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Re: Assistance with Hyrcanus I
« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2012, 05:04:21 pm »
Thank you - I'll keep practicing

 

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