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This Judaea Capta type was minted at Caesarea Maritima, Judaea. After Herod's death, Caesarea was the seat of the Roman procurator and capital of Roman Palestine for about 500 years. A riot in 66 A.D. between Syrians and Jews in the city led to the First Jewish Revolt. Paul was delivered to Caesarea when his life was threatened in Jerusalem (Acts 9:30). From Caesarea, Paul departed to Tarsus, his birthplace. Paul met the church in Caesarea (Acts 18:22; 21:8,16). Finally, Paul was taken prisoner (Acts 23:23,33) and returned to Caesarea where he was tried before Festus and King Agrippa (Acts 25:1-4; 24:6-13)JD113063. Bronze AE 24, RPC Online II 2305; Hendin 6482; Meshorer TJC 392; Meshorer AJC 7; SNG ANS 492; SNG Schweiz II 2502; Sofaer p. 276, 27; Lindgren 2514, VF, well centered on a tight flan, brown tone, highlighting earthen deposits, weight 10.393 g, maximum diameter 23.7 mm, die axis 0o, Caesarea Maritima (Keisaria, Israel) mint, c. 83 A.D.; obverse IMP DOMITIANVS CAES AVG GERMANICVS, laureate head left; reverse Athena standing facing, helmeted head turned left, placing helmet on trophy of captured arms with right hand, spear and round shield in left hand; trophy, on left, consists of cuirass, two shields and spears, two crossed greaves at bottom; $200.00 (€184.00)
Domitian, 13 September 81 - 18 September 96 A.D., Judaea Capta, Caesarea Maritima, Samaria, Judaea
This Judaea Capta type was minted at Caesarea Maritima, Judaea. Caesarea, built by Herod the Great about 25 - 13 B.C., was named to flatter Augustus Caesar. It was the capital of the Roman Iudaea province and the residence of the Roman procurators and governors including Pontius Pilatus. In 66 A.D., the desecration of the local synagogue led to the disastrous Jewish revolt. After the revolt was suppressed, 2500 Jewish captives were slaughtered at Caesarea in Gladiatorial games held by Titus to celebrate his victory. Today, Caesarea's ruins lie on Israel's Mediterranean coast about halfway between Tel Aviv and Haifa, on the site of Pyrgos Stratonos ("Straton's Tower").JD113064. Bronze AE 20, RPC Online II 2309; Hendin 6487 (S); Meshorer TJC 390; Meshorer AJC pl. 36, 5; SNG ANS 499; Sofaer p. 276, 22; BMC Palestine p. 283, 53, F, broad flan, corrosion, earthen deposits, weight 6.500 g, maximum diameter 19.8 mm, die axis 0o, Caesarea Maritima (Keisaria, Israel) mint, c. 92 - 93 A.D.; obverse IMP DOMIT AVG GERM, laureate head right; reverse VICTOR AVG (the victory of the Emperor), trophy of captured arms; scarce; $245.00 (€225.40)
Judaean Kingdom, Herod Agrippa II, c. 49 - 95 A.D., Judaea Capta for Domitian
A Judaea Capta issue minted by a Jewish king! Agrippa was a devout Jew and a loyal vassal of Rome. It may seem strange he would commemorate the defeat of his people but he believed the Jews could flourish under Rome and sided with Rome during the rebellion. Agrippa II sent 2,000 men, archers, and cavalry to support Vespasian. He accompanied Titus on campaigns and was wounded at the siege of Gamla. He ruled until at least 95 A.D., but his territories were in Syria, Northern Palestine, and Galilee and excluded Jerusalem and Judaea.JD113062. Bronze half unit, RPC Online II 2280 (5 spec.); Hendin 6315b (S); SNG ANS 305; Sofaer 234; Meshorer TJC 165b; BMC Palestine p. 245, 41 var. (no crescent), gVF, nice portrait, green patina, earthen deposits, tight flan, weight 5.930 g, maximum diameter 18.4 mm, die axis 0o, Caesarea Paneas (Banias, Golan Heights) mint, 74 - 75 A.D.; obverse ΔOMITIANOC KAICAP, laureate head of Domitian right; reverse ETO Kς BA - AΓPIΠΠA (year 26, King Agrippa), Nike (Victory) standing right, nude to waist, inscribing shield resting on left knee, ΔO on shield, left foot on crested helmet, crescent upper right; scarce; $225.00 (€207.00)
Titus, 24 June 79 - 13 September 81 A.D.
The fantastic elephant on the reverse boasts of the spectacular grand opening of the Roman Colosseum, which had the capacity to seat 50,000 spectators. Construction, begun by Vespasian c. 72 A.D., was completed by Titus in 80. The spectacular games held for the dedication lasted 100 days and nights, consisting primarily of gladiatorial combats and wild animal fights. Some 5,000 animals, including elephants, were slaughtered. Martial tells of an elephant, who after dispatching a bull in the arena, knelt before the emperor!RS113407. Silver denarius, RIC II-1 115; RSC II 303; BMCRE II 43; BnF III 37; SRCV I 2512, Choice F, well centered, flow lines toned, scratches, weight 2.990 g, maximum diameter 18.1 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 80 A.D.; obverse IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head right; reverse TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, elephant standing left; $250.00 (€230.00)
Titus, 24 June 79 - 13 September 81 A.D.
The fantastic elephant on the reverse boasts of the spectacular grand opening of the Roman Colosseum, which had the capacity to seat 50,000 spectators. Construction, begun by Vespasian c. 72 A.D., was completed by Titus in 80. The spectacular games held for the dedication lasted 100 days and nights, consisting primarily of gladiatorial combats and wild animal fights. Some 5,000 animals, including elephants, were slaughtered. Martial tells of an elephant, who after dispatching a bull in the arena, knelt before the emperor!RS113410. Silver denarius, RIC II-1 115; RSC II 303; BMCRE II 43; BnF III 37; SRCV I 2512, F, nice portrait for the grade, toned, light marks, small edge cracks, weight 2.288 g, maximum diameter 18.6 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 80 A.D.; obverse IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head right; reverse TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, elephant standing left; $250.00 (€230.00)
Titus, 24 June 79 - 13 September 81 A.D.
The fantastic elephant on the reverse boasts of the spectacular grand opening of the Roman Colosseum, which had the capacity to seat 50,000 spectators. Construction, begun by Vespasian c. 72 A.D., was completed by Titus in 80. The spectacular games held for the dedication lasted 100 days and nights, consisting primarily of gladiatorial combats and wild animal fights. Some 5,000 animals, including elephants, were slaughtered. Martial tells of an elephant, who after dispatching a bull in the arena, knelt before the emperor!RS113411. Silver denarius, RIC II-1 115; RSC II 303; BMCRE II 43; BnF III 37; SRCV I 2512, aF, well centered, toned, scratches/marks, weight 2.575 g, maximum diameter 18.3 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 80 A.D.; obverse IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, laureate head right; reverse TR P IX IMP XV COS VIII P P, elephant standing left; $120.00 (€110.40)
Tiberius, 19 August 14 - 16 March 37 A.D., Apollonoshieron, Lydia
Apollonoshieron was located about 300 stadia from Pergamon on a hill, but its exact location is unknown. The inhabitants of the village of Buldan hold that their town is the location of Apollonos Hieron. However, Buldan is known to be the site of Tripolis, and both cities sent separate delegates to the Council of Chalcedon. It is likely both cities were adjacent to each other and this may explain why Pliny thought the name of Tripolis had previously been Apollonos. He more generally puts it in the Plain of Philadelphia, in the Lykos River Valley. Apollonos Hieron was known for its temple, and is mentioned by Pliny, who describes it as small.RP112910. Bronze AE 18, GRPC Lydia II p. 44, 21; RPC Online I 3043; BMC Lydia p. 24, 7; SNG Cop 31; SNGvA 2907; SNG Mun 43; SNG Righetti 1007; Waddington 4874, nice F, attractive green patina, light marks, off center, weight 5.695 g, maximum diameter 18.2 mm, die axis 0o, Apollonos Hieron (near Buldan, Turkey?) mint, obverse TIBEPIOC KAICAP (counterclockwise from upper left), laureate head right; reverse AΠOΛΛW-NIEPEITWN (counterclockwise from lower right), Apollo standing facing, clad in a long chiton and himation, patera in right hand, resting left hand on lyre; $80.00 (€73.60)
Caligula, 16 March 37 - 24 January 41 A.D., Aizanis, Phrygia
Aizanis (Aezanis, Aizanoi) was an important political and economic center in Roman times. Surviving remains from the period include a well-preserved Temple of Zeus, an unusual combined theater-stadium complex, and a macellum inscribed with the Price Edict of Diocletian.RP112912. Bronze assarion, RPC I 3076 (9 spec.); BMC Phrygia p. 32, 62; SNG Cop 79; Waddington 5560; SNGvA -; SNG Munchen -, F, nice olive green patina, mild porosity, tight flan, weight 5.066 g, maximum diameter 18.8 mm, die axis 0o, Aizanoi (Cavdarhisar, Turkey) mint, obverse ΓAIOΣ KAIΣAP, laureate head of Gaius (Caligula) right; reverse AIZANITWN EΠI ΣTPATWNOΣ MHΔHOY (Aizanoi, struck under Straton Medeos), Zeus of Aezanis standing slightly left, head left, chest bare, himation around hips and legs, eagle in extended right hand, vertical long scepter in left hand; $120.00 (€110.40)
Judaea, Antonius Felix, Roman Procurator Under Claudius and Nero, 52 - 60 A.D.
The palm depicted is, of course, the date palm. The tree was a symbol of Judea where palm trees grow in greater numbers than the surrounding areas (the Romans also used it as a symbol of Judea on Judaea Capta coins). The palm also symbolized abundance and plenty, dignity, royal honor, jubilation and victory, and was used in religious processionsJD113030. Bronze prutah, Hendin 6377; Meshorer TJC 340; Sofaer 59; BMC Palestine p. 264, 21; RPC I 4971, VF, highlighting earthen deposits, rev. edge beveled, weight 2.746 g, maximum diameter 18.0 mm, die axis 90o, Jerusalem mint, under Nero, 54 A.D.; obverse NEPW KΛAV KAICAP (Nero Claudius Caesar), two crossed oblong shields with two crossed spears on far side; reverse BPIT (Britannicus), six-branched palm bearing two bunches of dates, L - IΔ / K-AI (year 14 of Caesar) flanking trunk; $120.00 (€110.40)
Judaea, Antonius Felix, Roman Procurator Under Claudius and Nero, 52 - 60 A.D.
The palm depicted is, of course, the date palm. The tree was a symbol of Judea where palm trees grow in greater numbers than the surrounding areas (the Romans also used it as a symbol of Judea on Judaea Capta coins). The palm also symbolized abundance and plenty, dignity, royal honor, jubilation and victory, and was used in religious processionsJD113031. Bronze prutah, Hendin 6377; Meshorer TJC 340; Sofaer 59; BMC Palestine p. 264, 21; RPC I 4971, VF, green patina, highlighting earthen deposits, obv. leg. weak, rev. edge beveled, weight 2.617 g, maximum diameter 17.1 mm, die axis 180o, Jerusalem mint, under Nero, 54 A.D.; obverse NEPW KΛAV KAICAP (Nero Claudius Caesar), two crossed oblong shields with two crossed spears on far side; reverse BPIT (Britannicus), six-branched palm bearing two bunches of dates, L - IΔ / K-AI (year 14 of Caesar) flanking trunk; $120.00 (€110.40)
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