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Home ▸ Catalog ▸ |Judean & Biblical Coins| ▸ |Herodian Dynasty| ▸ |Agrippa II||View Options:   | | | Marcus Julius Agrippa (Herod Agrippa II) was the eighth and last Herodian dynasty ruler. He was educated in Rome at the court of Claudius. When his father died he was only seventeen, so Claudius kept him at Rome, and sent a procurator to govern Judaea. On the death of King Herod of Chalcis, his uncle's small Syrian kingdom was given to Agrippa as a tetrarchy, with the right of superintending the Temple in Jerusalem and appointing its high priest. In 53, Claudius made him king of the territories previously ruled by Philip: Batanea, Trachonitis and Gaulonitis, and the kingdom of Lysanias in Abila. In 55, Nero added the cities Tiberias and Taricheae in Galilee, and Iulias in Peraea. In 57, Chalkis was given to his cousin, Aristobulus. Paul the Apostle pleaded his case before Agrippa and his sister Berenice at Caesarea Maritima, probably in 59 or 60 (Acts 26). Agrippa expended large sums beautifying Jerusalem and other cities, especially Berytus (ancient Beirut). His partiality for the latter, and the capricious manner in which he appointed and deposed high priests made unpopular with his Jewish subjects. During the First Jewish Revolt against Rome, 66 - 73, Agrippa II sent 2,000 men, archers and cavalry, to support Vespasian, showing that, although a Jew in religion, he was entirely devoted to the Roman Empire. He accompanied Titus on campaigns, and was wounded at the siege of Gamla. After the capture of Jerusalem, he went with his sister Berenice to Rome, where he was invested with the dignity of praetor and rewarded with additional territory. Flavius Josephus, the Jewish historian, repeats the gossip that Agrippa lived in an incestuous relationship with his sister, Berenice. |
Paul was accused by Jewish leaders of blaspheming God, desecrating the temple, encouraging people to disobey Mosaic Law, sedition, insurrection, and creating riots against the government. Paul appealed, using his right as a Roman citizen for a decision from the Emperor in Rome. He was imprisoned in Caesarea Maritima awaiting transport to Rome. Agrippa and Bernice met with the Roman governor Festus a few days later. They held a hearing to discuss the charges. Paul described his conversion on the road to Damascus, then said, "I preached that they should repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds. I am saying nothing beyond what the prophets and Moses said would happen—that the Christ would suffer and, as the first to rise from the dead, would proclaim light to his own people and to the Gentiles." Festus thought Paul was out of his mind. He couldn’t understand why the Jewish leaders would bother with him. Agrippa said, "Are you trying to convert me?" Paul replied, "Short time or long - I pray God that not only you, but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains." Agrippa and Festus later agreed Paul had not done anything that deserves death or imprisonment. Agrippa said to Festus, "This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar."SH98712. Bronze AE 23, RPC Online I 4842; Hendin 6289; Meshorer TJC 350; Sofaer 83; Rosenberger III p. 47, 11, F, tooled, corrosion, pitting, encrustations, seldom seen better, weight 10.795 g, maximum diameter 23.1 mm, die axis 30o, Caesarea Paneas (Banias, Golan Heights) mint, pre-royal coinage, 53 - 54 A.D.; obverse TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP P P, laureate head of Claudius left; reverse ANTONIA BRITANNICVS OCTAVIA, Brittanicus standing facing, flanked on left by Antonia, and on right by Octavia (the three children of Claudius), each holds a cornucopia; ex Ira & Larry Goldberg auction 123 (28 Sep 2021), lot 1334; ex The Stephan Fregger collection; Ex Agora Auctions; very rare; SOLD
Tiberias, Galilee, Judaea, 53 - 54 A.D., Struck by Herod Agrippa II(?) For Claudius
This type, struck at Tiberias, Galilee, is traditionally attributed to Herod Agrippa II, before he was made king. Kushnir-Stein, however, notes that when the type was minted Tiberias was outside the territory Agrippa II controlled. It may have been minted under another authority of the Roman administration. References disagree on which side is the obverse and which is the reverse.SH08599. Bronze half denomination, RPC Online I 4852 (5 spec.); Hendin 6297 (R); Meshorer TJC 348; Sofaer p. 272 & pl. 221, 80; Maltiel-Gerstenfeld 137, aVF, green patina, flan cracks, weight 5.57 g, maximum diameter 18.7 mm, die axis 0o, Galilee, Tiberias (Israel) mint, pre-royal coinage(?), 53 - 54 A.D.; obverse KΛAYΔIOY KAICAPOC (of Claudius Caesar), Upright palm frond, L - IΓ (Claudius' year 13) across fields; reverse TIBE/PIAC in two lines within wreath; rare; SOLD
Judaean Kingdom, Herod Agrippa II, c. 49 - 95 A.D., Diva Poppaea and Diva Claudia Commemorative
This is the only coin ever issued in the name of Claudia, Nero's daughter, who died in infancy, 63 A.D. Poppaea was described as a "god fearer" by Josephus and she may have interceded with Nero on behalf of the Judaeans.JD97400. Bronze AE 21, RPC I 4846, Hendin 6300, Rosenberger III 47, Sofaer 87, SNG ANS 858, SGICV 2058, Vagi 746, F, green patina, rough bumps and marks, light highlighting earthen deposits, tight flan, a little off center, weight 6.936 g, maximum diameter 21.0 mm, die axis 0o, Caesarea Paneas (Banias, Golan Heights) mint, reign of Nero, 65 A.D.; obverse DIVA POPPAEA AVG, temple with two columns of Diva Poppaea, female figure seated left within; reverse DIVA CLAVD NER F, round hexastyle temple of Diva Claudia, female figure standing left within; rare; SOLD
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.JD98845. Bronze half unit, Meshorer TJC 175a; Sofaer 254; RPC II 2292.6; Meshorer AJC II 48a; SNG ANS 314; Hendin 6324 (S) var. (ETOY normal); BMC Palestine p. 246, 54, VF, nearly centered, earthen deposits, a little rough, die wear, weight 5.816 g, maximum diameter 20.5 mm, die axis 0o, Caesarea Paneas (Banias, Golan Heights) mint, 88 - 89 A.D.; obverse ΔOMITIANOC KAICAP, laureate head of Domitian right; reverse E⟂OΛ KΘ BA - A<Θ>ΓPIΠΠA (year 29, King Agrippa, T and Y inverted in ETOY), Victory standing right, nude to waist, inscribing shield resting on left knee, ΔO on shield, left foot on crested helmet; from an Israeli collection; scarce; SOLD
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; SOLD
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.RP85809. Bronze half unit, Meshorer AJC II 37a; Sofaer 233; Hendin 6315 (S); RPC II 2279; Meshorer TJC 165; BMC Palestine p. 245, 46, VF, nice green patina with highlighting red earthen deposits, obverse slightly off center, weight 8.117 g, maximum diameter 21.7 mm, die axis 0o, Caesarea Paneas (Banias, Golan Heights) mint, 85 - 86 A.D.; obverse ΔOMITIANOC KAICAP, laureate head of Domitian right; reverse ETO Kς BA - AΓPIΠΠA (year 26, King Agrippa), Victory standing right, nude to waist, inscribing shield resting on left knee, ΔO on shield, left foot on crested helmet, star upper right; ex Tom Cederlind with his tag; scarce; SOLD
Tiberias, Galilee, Judaea, 53 - 54 A.D., Struck by Herod Agrippa II(?) For Claudius
This type, struck at Tiberias, Galilee, is traditionally attributed to Herod Agrippa II, before he was made king. Kushnir-Stein, however, notes that when the type was minted Tiberias was outside the territory Agrippa II controlled. It may have been minted under another authority of the Roman administration. References disagree on which side is the obverse and which is the reverse.JD112384. Bronze half denomination, RPC Online I 4851 (7 spec.); Hendin 6297 (R); Meshorer TJC 347; Sofaer 80; Maltiel-Gerstenfeld 136, F, tight flan, rev. off center, weight 6.766 g, maximum diameter 18.7 mm, die axis 0o, Galilee, Tiberias (Israel) mint, pre-royal coinage(?), 53 - 54 A.D.; obverse KΛAYΔIOY KAICAPOC (of Claudius Caesar), Upright palm frond, L - IΓ (year 13 [of Claudius]) across fields; reverse TIBE/PIAC in two lines within wreath; ex Roma e-sale 99 (7 Jul 2022), lot 680; ex UK collection; rare; SOLD
Judaean Kingdom, Herod Agrippa II, c. 49 - 95 A.D., for Vespasian
Paul was accused by Jewish leaders of blaspheming God, desecrating the temple, encouraging people to disobey Mosaic Law, sedition, insurrection, and creating riots against the government. Paul appealed, using his right as a Roman citizen for a decision from the Emperor in Rome. He was imprisoned in Caesarea Maritima awaiting transport to Rome. Agrippa and Bernice met with the Roman governor Festus a few days later. They held a hearing to discuss the charges. Paul described his conversion on the road to Damascus, then said, "I preached that they should repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds. I am saying nothing beyond what the prophets and Moses said would happen—that the Christ would suffer and, as the first to rise from the dead, would proclaim light to his own people and to the Gentiles." Festus thought Paul was out of his mind. He couldn’t understand why the Jewish leaders would bother with him. Agrippa said, "Are you trying to convert me?" Paul replied, "Short time or long - I pray God that not only you, but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains." Agrippa and Festus later agreed Paul had not done anything that deserves death or imprisonment. Agrippa said to Festus, "This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar."JD11947. Bronze full unit, Meshorer TJC 136a, Hendin 6331a var. (rev leg. BAC vice BACIΛ), RPC II 2244 (notes same leg. var.), F, weight 17.02 g, maximum diameter 25.9 mm, die axis 0o, Caesarea Paneas (Banias, Golan Heights) mint, 73 - 74 A.D.; obverse AYTOKPA OYECΠACI KAICAPI CEBACTΩ, laureate head of Vespasian right; reverse Tyche standing slightly left, head left, kalathos on head, heads of barley in extended right hand, cornucopia in left hand, L IΔ - BAC / AΓPI-ΠOY (year 14, King Agrippa); rare; SOLD
Tiberias, Galilee, Judaea, 53 - 54 A.D., Struck by Herod Agrippa II(?) For Claudius
This type, struck at Tiberias, Galilee, is traditionally attributed to Herod Agrippa II, before he was made king. Kushnir-Stein, however, notes that when the type was minted Tiberias was outside the territory Agrippa II controlled. It may have been minted under another authority of the Roman administration. References disagree on which side is the obverse and which is the reverse.JD66108. Bronze full denomination, RPC Online I 4851 (7 spec.); Hendin 6296 (R); Meshorer TJC 347; Sofaer p. 272 & pl. 221, 79; SNG ANS 1097; Maltiel-Gerstenfeld 136, F, dark green patina, weight 11.986 g, maximum diameter 23.2 mm, die axis 315o, Galilee, Tiberias (Israel) mint, pre-royal coinage(?), 53 - 54 A.D.; obverse KΛAYΔIOY KAICAPOC (of Claudius Caesar), upright palm frond, L - IΓ (Claudius' year 13) across fields; reverse TIBE/PIAC in two lines within wreath; ex Amphora Coins (David Hendin) with his certificate of authenticity; rare; SOLD
Judaean Kingdom, Herod Agrippa II, c. 49 - 95 A.D., for Domitian
We use the dating provided by RPC Online, which adopts 60/61 A.D. for year 1 of the era used by Agrippa II. This solves a number of issues with previous dating schemes, but adds the oddity of a large number of issues of posthumous coinage for Vespasian and Titus. This coin struck for Titus, for example; dated year 30 using this era is 89/90 A.D. Titus died in 81 B.C.JD98848. Bronze full unit, Hendin 6328 (RR); RPC Online II 2296; BMC Palestine p. 243, 56; SNG ANS 315; Meshorer TJC 179; Sofaer p. 268 & pl. 218, 260, gF, well centered, earthen encrustation, edge split, weight 10.858 g, maximum diameter 26.2 mm, die axis 0o, Caesarea Paneas (Banias, Golan Heights) mint, 94 - 95 A.D.; obverse AYTOKPA ΔOMITIA KAICAP A ΓEPMANI (Emperor Domitian Caesar Germanicus), laureate head of Titus right; reverse Tyche-Demeter standing slightly left, head left, stalks of barley in right hand, cornucopia in left hand, ETOY - EΛ BA / AΓPI-ΠΠA (year 35, King Agrippa) in two lines divided across the field below center; from an Israeli collection; rare; SOLD
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