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Tarsos, Mazaios Satrap of Cilicia𐡁𐡏𐡋𐡕𐡓𐡆 ('B'LTRS' in Aramaic)
Baal of Tarsos seated left, holding holding eagle-tipped scepter; grain ear, grape-bunch, and Aramaic R in left field
MZDY ZY 'BRNHR' W ḤLK (Mazaios who is over Eber Nahara and Cilicia)
Lion bringing down bull above a pair of crenellated walls, each with four towers.
Tarsos, Cilicia 361/0-334 BC
10.74g
Casabonne Series 4, Group A; SNG BN 354-60 var. (control marks); SNG Levante 115
Ex-Dara Antiquities Auction 3, lot 1044
Hendin translates the Aramaic as "Mazaios who is over Eber Nahara and Cilicia." The similarity of this inscription and a descriptive phrase used in the Biblical texts of Ezra and Nehemiah has led to Hendin's suggestion that the walls on this coin represent the ones encompassing Jerusalem, which less than a century before had been rebuilt by Nehemiah, as related in the Books of Ezra and Nehemiah. Both Nehemiah and Mazaeus (Mazdai) were Persian court officials, so they used similar phraseology for administrative and geographical regions. Mazaeus was governor, or satrap, of the land of Beyond the River around 350 BCE. Governing from Tarsus, the administrative capital, Mazaeus is telling us that he is in charge of "Beyond the River."
(A fuller discussion of the subject is presented on pages 100-103 of the 4th edition of Hendin's Guide to Biblical Coins.)Jay GT4Nov 23, 2021
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Titus Hendin 1449ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΤΙΤΟ Σ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ
Laureate head of Titus right.
ΙΟΥΔΑΙΑΣ EAΛΩΚΥIΑΣ
Trophy, Judaea sits mourning left, her hands tied. Shield to the right of trophy
Caesarea Maritima,
13.45g
27mm
Hendin 1449, RPC 2313, Meshorer 384
Ex-Israeli dealer
Commemorating the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE. Not content with proclaiming Judaea Capta on the coins circulating in Rome, this one is minted for use in Judaea. This coin is another example of Roman propaganda and psychological subjugation of the inhabitants of Judaea. The common people would now have to use these coins in their everyday purchases and be reminded of Rome's victory.Jay GT4Nov 18, 2021
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RIC 1477A Vespasian DenariusIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
Head of Vespasian, laureate, r., a small 'o' mint mark below neck
PON MAX TR P COS VII (from high l.)
Winged caduceus
Unknown "O" mint, 76 CE
3.04g
RIC 1477A (R3)
Ted Buttrey has assigned it 1477A in the upcoming RIC II.1 Addenda.
A unique specimen of the caduceus type from the rare and mysterious 'O' mint. This rare variant has the reverse legend starting from the upper left, all other known examples start from the lower right.
Currently 3 on Forum, 2 in my own gallery and 1 in David Atherton's. All double die matched.
Ex-Pelham Coins
Jay GT4Nov 16, 2021
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RIC 0245 Vespasian sestertius IMP CAES VESPAS AVG PM TR PPP COS III
Laureate head right
SALVS AVGVSTA SC
Salus seated left with patera and sceptre
Rome, 71 CE
23.15g
RIC 245 (C2)
Glossy red/brown patina in hand
Ex-Calgary CoinJay GT4Oct 31, 2021
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RIC 0244 Vespasian SestertiusIMP CAES VESPAS AVG PM TR PPP COS III
Laureate head right
ROMA SC
Roma standing left, with Victory and Spear
Rome, 71 CE
25.08g
RIC 244 (C2)
Ex-Calgary CoinJay GT4Oct 31, 2021
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Judaea First Revolt 1/8 Shekel Æ Soldלגאלת ציון (Palaeo-Hebrew inscription: "For the redemption of Zion"), omer cup
שנת ארבע (Paleo-Hebrew inscription: "Year four")
lulav bunch flanked by etrogs.
Jerusalem; 69-70 CE
4.83g
Hendin 1369; Meshorer 214
Ex-Savoca Blue Auction 115 lot 820 from the Tareq Hani collection
SOLD! To the Paterson collectionJay GT4Oct 22, 2021
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RIC 0020 Titus DenariusIMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM
Laureate head of Titus right
TR P VIIII IMP XIIII COS VII P P
Capricorn left, globe below
Reverse based on the coinage of Augustus
Rome 79 AD
3.06g
RIC 20 (R2)
Ex-Dara Museum E-Auction 2 lot 979
A very rare left facing Titus with an attractive portrait. Some encrustations remain on reverse.
Jay GT4Oct 22, 2021
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RPC 1955 Vespasian TetradrachmΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ ΟΥΕϹΠΑϹΙΑΝΟϹ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ϹƐΒΑϹΤΟϹ
Laureate head right
ƐΤΟΥϹ ΝƐΟΥ ΙƐΡΟΥ Γ
Eagle with wreath in beak standing left, on club.; in left field, palm branch
Antioch, Syria
70-71 CE (Group 4, year 3)
14.46g; 30mm
RPC 1955; 12 specimens.
A scarcer type
Ex-Barakat
Minted just after the destruction of Jerusalem.
Fine style Syrian portrait in good silver. Nice toning in hand.
Jay GT4Sep 03, 2021
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RIC 1185 VespasianIMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG PM TR P P P COS IIII
Laureate head right
T IMP AVG F COS II CAESAR DOMITIANVS AVG F COS DESG II SC
Titus and Domitian standing front, each with spear and parazonium
Lugdunum (Lyons); 72 CE
25.00g
RIC 1185 (R2) very rare, only 2 on acsearch.
Ex-Roma e-Sale 87 lot 729 From the Antonio Carmona Collection. Improperly attributed to RIC 1186
Old cleaning scratches not as pronounced in hand. The lighting makes them appear deeper than they are.Jay GT4Aug 06, 2021
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Judaea First Revolt 1/8 Shekel Æ(לגאלת ציון) (Palaeo-Hebrew inscription: "For the redemption of Zion"), omer cup
(שנת ארבע) (Paleo-Hebrew inscription: "Year four") :Judean_ayin: :Judean_beyt_2: :Judean_alef_6: :Judean_daleth_1: :Judean_taw_1: :Judean_kaf_2: :Judean_shin_1:
lulav bunch flanked by etrogs.
Jerusalem; 69-70 CE
4.95g
Hendin 1369; Meshorer 214
Ex-Holyland (Shick) e-auction 16 lot 173 with export permit, ex-Menashe Landman collectionJay GT4Aug 06, 2021
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RIC 503 Titus dupondiusIMP T CAES DIVI VESP F AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII
Radiate head right
ROMA SC
Roma seated left on cuirass, with wreath and parazonium
Eastern Mint (Thrace?) 80-81 CE
after the deification of Vespasian
13.45g
RIC 503 (R)
NSB web auction 7 lot 432
Mattingly thought the mint for these coins with Latin legends was Lugdunum, but now it is believed to be in the Eastern Provinces, probably Thrace.Jay GT4Aug 04, 2021
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RIC 0506 Titus quadransIMP T CAES DIVI VES F AVG
Laureate head right
IVLIA AVGVSTA
Julia seateded left with patera and sceptre
Eastern mint (Thrace?) 80-81 CE, after the deification of Vespasian
4.05g
RIC 506 (R2)
Ex-Zeus Web Auction 18 lot 355
Mattingly thought the mint for these coins with Latin legends was Lugdunum, but now it is believed to be in the Eastern Provinces, probably Thrace.
Jay GT4Jul 16, 2021
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Mark Antony Legionary Denarius LEG XII ANTIQVAEANT AVG III VIR R P C
Galley right mast with banners at prow
LEG XII ANTIQVAE
Legionary eagle between two standards
Patrae mint 32-31 BC
3.33g
SEAR 1480
This was Caesar's 12th legion, raised in 58 BC for the campaign against the Helvetii. It served throughout the wars in Gaul (58 to 49), Italy (49), and at Pharsalus (48). It was disbanded 46-45 BC and the colonists were settled at Parma. The legion was reformed in 44-43 BC most likely by Lepidus. The legion was then passed to Antony in 41-31 BC and was present at Actium. It appears on Antony's coinage as LEG XII ANTIQVAE. Colonists were settled at Patrai, Greece alongside men of Legio X Equestris, perhaps by Antony, more likely by Octavian soon after Actium.
The legion's whereabouts during most of Augustus' reign is unclear. The 12th was very possibly the unnamed third legion (with III Cyrenaica and XXII Deiotariana) stationed in Egypt. That unnamed legion disappears from Egypt at just about the same time that Legio XII Fulminata is first found in Syria. By early in the reign of Tiberius, the 12th legion was based at Raphanae.Jay GT4
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Soldier spearing fallen Persian horseman
S to the left
337-361 ADJay GT4
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Attica: Athens TetradrachmArchaic head of Athena r., with almond shaped eye, wearing crested helmet
ornamented with three olive leaves and floral scroll, wire necklace, round
earring.
ΑΘΕ right
owl standing right, head facing, erect in posture, prong tail, to left olive twig
and crescent, all within incuse square
16.8g
SNG Copenhagen 13; Sydenham 2526
ex-Time Machine Vcoins Sept 6, 2011
New Picture Jay GT4
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