Minute Coins From Caesarea Maritima
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BCC M1Roman Provincial
Alexandria-Egypt
Trajan 98-117 CE
Obv: Laur. head of Trajan
Rev: Hemhem Crown of Harpokrates
LI Z (year 17)
14mm. 1.81gm. axis: 0
Hamburger #78, Atiqot Vol. 1(1954)
Cited ref: B.M.C. Alexandria no.561
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1972
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC M10Hadrian 117-138 CE
Antioch ad Orontes, Syria
AE Chalkous
Obv: No legend. Laureate and
cuirassed bust of Hadrian, right,
with paludamentum.
Rev: SC, within wreath in ex. Γ
8.75mm 1.12 gram Axis: 0
RPC III 3707
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
Also listed as BCC RGP62 (Provincial Collection).
These tiny coins are found quite
commonly at Caesarea Maritima and
are generally assumed to be official issues
of the mint of Antioch.v-drome
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BCC M103 - M107Caesarea Minimae
Five minute coins from Caesarea Maritima
Mint: Caesarea?
Obv:Head of Tyche, very worn.
Rev: Various styles of galley.
m103: 13.0x11.5mm 1.29gm. Axis:180 cf. Ham #61
m104: 13.5x13mm 0.97gm Axis:180 cf. Ham #65
m105: 12.5mm 1.25gm Axis:120 cf. Ham#62-64
m106: 10.5mm 0.69gm Axis:120 cf. Ham #65
m107: 10x9mm 0.47gm Axis:150 cf. Ham# 70
Hamburger suggested a date
of early through late 3rd century CE
and assigned this type to the mint
at Caesarea, based on the high number
of specimens found there. However, a
number of other cities on the coast,
including Ascalon and Tyre, also used
this type in their official and semi-
autonomous coinage up until the early
2nd century. Any references to
recent studies would be appreciated.
H. Hamburger “Minute Coins from Caesarea
Maritima” Atiqot, Vol.1, 1954. #59-#74v-drome
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BCC M108Caesarea Minima
Uncertain Emperor
Alexandria Mint?
AE Dichalkon
Obv:Head right.
Rev: Crown of Monthu? or Isis?,
(horns, uraei, disk and plumes)
Date: A? above
16 x 13.5 mm. 1.37gm. Axis:150
cf Ham. #77 (BMC Alex. 559)
or #95 (BMC Alex. 901), but different.v-drome
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BCC M109 Caesarea Minima Caesarea Minima
Uncertain Emperor.
Uncertain Mint
Obv:Laur. head right, within
border of dots.
Rev: [...?] K Λ starting on the
right side at 4 o'clock. Standing
female? figure (Tyche?) to right,
arm outstretched. (The type bears
a slight resemblance to an AE20 of
Hadrian from the mint of Tiberias).
cf. BCC M110, BCC RGP2
10.5x9mm. 0.60gm. Axis:120
Surface find Caesaera Maritima
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC m11-15Five Minute Coins
from Caesarea Maritima
2nd-3rd cent. CE
OBV: bust of Hercules rt.
REV: various: Boar, wolf,
bull or dog std. right.
in ex. SC, dots, or blank.
The coin on the left, an uncia inscribed [IMP
CAES TRAIA]N AVG GERM, may be the
prototype for these minimae which
Hamburger assigns to the mint at Caesarea.
AE 12.5-7.0 mm. 1.9-0.4 g.
similar to Hamburger #35-58
Atiqot Vol.1 1954/56v-drome
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BCC M11-BCC M40 Hercules Minimae CompositeThirty Minute Coins from Caesarea
BCC M11-BCC M40
Hercules obv./animal rev.
12.5-5.5mm. 1.3-0.3gm.
Similar to Hamburger #35-58
Atiqot Vol.1 1954/1956
Hamburger assigns these coin types to
the mint at Caesarea.
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BCC M110Caesarea Minima
Uncertain Emperor
Uncertain Mint?
Obv:Head right, within
border of dots.
Rev: [...?] K Λ
Standing female? figure
to right, arm outstreched.
Thin (1.5mm) very slightly
bevelled flan with small casting
sprues on either end. (The type bears
a slight resemblance to an AE20 of
Hadrian from the mint of Tiberias).
9 x 8.0 mm. 0.81gm. Axis:210
cf. BCC109, BCC RGP2
Surface find Caesaera Maritimav-drome
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BCC M119 Caesarea Minima Hadrian?Caesarea Minima
Uncertain emperor, Hadrian?
Alexandria or Caesarea Mint?
AE Chalkous
Obv: Laureate head right, partially off-flan.
Rev: Crescent with eight-pointed star.
11.5x9.5mm. 0.58 gm. Axis:180
Hamburger #107
cf. BCC M84, BCC M81
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC M120 Trajan Minima Oenochoe Caesarea Minima
Alexandria or Caesarea Mint
Trajan? 98-117CE
AE Dichalkon
Obv: Unidentified head right.
Rev: Oenochoe or Vase,
date [LI-?] across fields.
12.5 mm. 1.21 gm. Axis:270
cf. Hamburger #79; BCC M80
Possible ref: cf. Emmet 726
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC M121 Cross in WreathCaesarea Minima
Late 4th-Early 5th Cent. CE
Obv: Imperial bust right.
Rev: Cross with perpendicular cross-
bars at each of its ends (Cross Potent),
within laurel wreath.
AE9.0mm. 0.70gm. Axis:0
cf. Hamburger #111 “Minute Coins from
Caesarea Maritima” Vol.1 Atiqot,1954.
cf. RIC X 453 and 2145, Theodosius II,
and Valentinian III.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
This tiny coin may be an imitation or even an
official issue of a Late Roman type known for
Theodosius II and Valentinian III. Per Hamburger:
"In the IVth and Vth centuries Roman bronze
coinage becomes progressively smaller with the
passage of each decade, so that by the time of
Arcadius, Theodosius, Valentinian III etc. the
coins are reduced to 10 mm... Considering the
extremely small size of the regular coins, it is
remarkable that it has been possible to find any
of the still smaller minute coins of this period..."
in the sand dunes surrounding Caesarea Maritima.v-drome
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BCC M122 Trajan Hemhem CrownCaesarea Minima
Trajan 98-117CE
Alexandria Mint
AE Dichalkon
Obv: Laureate head of Trajan right.
Rev: LIZ (Year 17), below Hemhem
crown of Harpocrates.
13.5x12.0mm. 1.53gm. Axis:0
cf. H. Hamburger “Minute Coins from
Caesarea Maritima” Atiqot, Vol.1, 1954. #78,
cited reference: BMC 561. See also Emmett
707; Milne 710; and BCC M1, M2, M91
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
This is another of the small denomination
coins, generally presumed to be official
issues of the mint at Alexandria, which
are very frequently found at Caesarea
alongside smaller, local imitations of the
same types. These coins are included in
our Minima Collection rather than the Roman
Greek Provincial gallery (BCC RGP) in order
to remain consistent with Hamburger's
catalogued collection, cited above.v-drome
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BCC M123 Hadrian? Hemhem MinimaCaesarea Minima
Hadrian? 117-138CE
Caesarea or Alexandria Mint
AE Chalkon
Obv: Mis-struck, possible brockage.
Rev: Hemhem crown of Harpocrates.
Traces of date, blundered, below.
12.0mm. 0.76gm. Axis:?
cf. Hamburger #102; Imitation?
of BMC Alexandria 902
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1977
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC M124 Trajan? Atef CrownRoman Provincial
Hadrian (or Antinous?) or
possibly Trajan 98-138 CE
Alexandria-Egypt
AE Dichalkon
Obv: Laureate head right.
Rev: Atef Crown of Osiris, date
LIS (year 16), below.
13mm. 1.59gm. Axis: 0
cf. RPC III 4769 (Trajan); and
cf. Hamburger, Atiqot Vol. 1, #99
(Hadrian L IΓ, Year 13).
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1974
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC M125 Trajan Isis CrownCaesarea Minima
Trajan 98-117CE
Alexandria Mint
AE Dichalkon
Obv: Laureate head of Trajan right.
Rev: Headress of Isis,
Date LI-Z? (regnal year 17)
14.0 mm. 1.26gm. Axis: 330 (11hr)
RPC III 4819; Emmett 710.17
Hamburger ---, not listed.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1972
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC M126 Hadrian? Atef Crown MinimaRoman Provincial
Hadrian? 117-138 CE
Alexandria or Caesarea Mint
AE Chalkous
Obv: Laureate head right.
Rev: Atef Crown of Osiris, date
L IΔ? (year 14), across field.
10.75mm. 0.59gm. Axis: 90
This tiny coin is about 1/3 to 1/2 the weight
of a typical Alexandrian dichalkon, and is
nearly identical to Hamburger, Atiqot Vol.1,
(1954) #100. That coin is identified as an
imitation of Hamburger #99, a dichalkon
unlisted in BMC. For a similar reverse with
Atef Crown on the full-sized coin, see:
RPC III 4271 (Trajan, LIA, year 11).
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1976
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC M127 Hadrian Isis Crown MinimaCaesarea Minima
Hadrian 117-138CE
Alexandria or Caesarea Mint
AE Chalkous
Obv: Imp. head of Hadrian? rt.
Rev: Crown consisting of horns
with disk, surmounted by plumes,
two uraei: headdress of Isis.
Across field: Date L IΔ (year 14).
10.25mm. 0.66gm. Axis:120(4hr)
cf. Hamburger, Atiqot Vol.1,(1954)
#95; possible imitation of BMC 901
and RPC III 5764 (both dichalkons).
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC M128 Hadrian? Corn Ears MinimaCaesarea Minima
Hadrian? 117-138 CE
Caesarea or Alexandria Mint?
AE Chalkous
Obv: Head right, blundered.
Rev: Two? ears of corn tied together.
10 x 12mm. 0.69gm. Axis:0
Reference: Hamburger #90. This
coin may be an imitation of Hamburger
#87, (cf. BMC Alexandria 891, and
cf. RPC III, 5632A, both dichalkons).
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC M129 Hadrian Corn Ears MinimaCaesarea Minima
Hadrian 117-138 CE
Caesarea or Alexandria Mint?
AE Chalkous
Obv: Head of Hadrian? right
Rev: Three ears of corn tied
together, no date across field.
9.25 x 11mm. 0.64gm. Axis:0
cf. BCC M92-BCC M97, BCC M128
and cf. Hamburger 89, (an imitation
of BMC Alexandria 891, and Emmet
1176, both dichalkons).
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC M130 Caesarea Tyche Galley MinimaCaesarea Minima
Anonymous 3rd Century CE
Caesarea Mint
Obv:Turreted head of Tyche,
right, somewhat crudely rendered.
Rev: Galley to right, with scalloped
line and dots, below (representing
waves, or snake?).
AE12.5mm 0.94gm. Axis:270
cf. Hamburger #63; cf. BCC M98-M107
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
Hamburger assigned this type to the mint
at Caesarea based on the frequency of finds
(125 pieces in his collection), as well as the
importance of the galley to the harbor of
Caesarea. He suggests a date spanning the
early to late 3rd century CE based on the
popularity of the bust of Tyche on colonial
coinage from that era. See: H. Hamburger,
“Minute Coins from Caesarea Maritima”
Atiqot, Vol.1, 1954 #59-#74.v-drome
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BCC m16-20Five Minute Coins
from Caesarea Maritima
2nd-3rd cent. CE
OBV: bust of Hercules rt.
REV: various: Boar, wolf,
bull or dog std. right.
in ex. SC, dots, or blank.
The coin on the left may have an
imperial portrait, possibly Hadrian or Pius,
instead of the bust of Hercules. The inscription
is not clear.
AE 12.5-7 mm. 1.3-0.6 g.
similar to Hamburger #35-58
Atiqot Vol.1 1954/56v-drome
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BCC M2 Hemhem CrownCaesarea Minima
Trajan 98-117CE
Alexandria or Caesarea? Mint
AE Chalkon?
Obv: Laur. head of Trajan
Rev: Hemhem Crown of Harpokrates
10mm. 0.59gm. axis:180
Possible imitation of BMC 561;
Emmett 707, but there is nothing
exactly like it in Hamburger, Atiqot
Vol. 1(1954). The most similar
specimen could be #103.
Surface find Caesarea M, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC m21-25Five Minute Coins
from Caesarea Maritima
2nd-3rd cent. CE
OBV: bust of Hercules rt.
[IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG
GERM]or no inscription.
REV: various: Boar, wolf,
bull or dog std. right.
in ex. SC, dots, or blank.
AE 11mm.-5.75mm. 1.2gm.-0.3gm.v-drome
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BCC m26-30Five Minute Coins from Caesarea Maritima
2nd-3rd cent. CE
OBV: bust of Hercules rt.
[IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG
GERM]or no inscription.
REV: various: Boar, wolf,
bull or dog std. right.
in ex. SC, dots, or blank.
AE 9.75-5.5mm. 1.3-0.4 g.
Similar to Hamburger #35-58
Atiqot Vol.1 1954/56v-drome
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BCC M3Roman Provincial
Caesarea Maritima?
Trajan? 98-117 CE
Obv: bust of Hercules rt.
Rev: Boar standing right. in ex [SC]?
AE 9x10mm approx. 0.8 gm Axis: 0
Similar to Hamburger #38, Atiqot Vol.1
1954, "Minute Coins from Caesarea",
but nothing exactly like it in the article.
Surface find Caesarea Maritime, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC m31-35Minute Coins from Caesarea Maritima
2nd-3rd cent. CE
OBV: bust of Hercules rt.
[IMP CAES TRAIAN AVG
GERM]or no inscription.
REV: various: Boar, wolf,
bull or dog std. right.
in ex. SC, dots, or blank.
AE 10.0-7.0mm. 1.0-0.4 g.
Similar to Hamburger #35-58 Atiqot Vol.1 1954/56
Hamburger assigns these small coins to the mint at
Caesarea.v-drome
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BCC m36-40Minute Coins from Caesarea Maritima
2nd-3rd cent. CE
OBV:Hercules or Imp. head rt.
no inscription.
REV: various: Boar, wolf,
bull,dog, or ibis?(m36) std. right.
in ex. SC, dots, or blank. AE 9.0-6.0mm. 0.8-0.3 g.
Similar to Hamburger #35-58 Atiqot Vol.1 1954/56
(m36), possible ibis rev.
(m39) poss. imperial bustv-drome
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BCC M4 Ibis Crocodile MinimaRoman Provincial - Minima
Alexandria, Egypt or Caesarea Mint
Uncertain emperor, 1st Century CE.
AE Chalkous, variously attributed to
Augustus or Caligula.
Obv: Ibis walking to left.
Rev: Crocodile to right, disc above.
AE 9.0x12.5mm. 0.68gm. Axis:270
Possibly a local imitation. Not listed
in Hamburger, Atiqot Vol 1, (1954)
cf. RPC I 5111.7; cf. Dattari 113; cf.
Emmett 4260 or 68. Red and black
ceramic patina, as found. Very rare.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1971
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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BCC M42 Minute Heads MinimaCaesarea Minima
Date and Mint unidentified
Obv: Imperial? bust rt. (partial)
Rev: two busts facing right.
AE 8x9mm. 0.58g. Axis:345
cf. Hamburger #119
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
This very tiny coin is similar to Hamburger #119
Atiqot English Series, Vol.1, 1954. “Minute Coins
from Caesarea Maritima”. Dr. Hamburger published
six coins with similar motifs. These coins bear either
a male or female head on the obverse, and anywhere
from 2-4 heads or busts, often crudely rendered,
on the reverse. He was unable to assign a date or
a place of minting based on the style of the designs,
and these coins remain a mystery.v-drome
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BCC m43Caesarea Minima
unidentified date and mint
Obv: Imperial bust rt.
Rev: parts of four heads facing right.
AE 7x8mm. 0.43g. Axis:345
Very similar to Hamburger
#121 Vol.1 Atiqot,1954.
“Minute Coins from Caesarea
Maritima”v-drome
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BCC M44Caesarea Minima
Uncertain Date, 2nd-3rd Cent. CE?
Obv: Imperial? bust right.
Rev: Parts of four heads facing right.
AE 8mm. 0.34g. Axis:0
Similar to Hamburger
#120 or 124 “Minute Coins from Caesarea
Maritima” Vol.1 Atiqot,1954.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC m45Caesarea Minima
unidentified date and mint
Obv: Imperial? bust rt.
Rev: Stylized bust or trophy
AE 8.5mm. 0.53g. Axis:0
Somewhat similar to Hamburger
#119 or 123, “Minute Coins from
Caesarea Maritima” Vol.1 Atiqot,
1954, but with only a single bust
on the reverse.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1974
J. Berlin Caesare Collectionv-drome
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BCC M46Caesarea Minima
Alexandria-Egypt 1/8 obol
Hadrian 117-138CE
Obv: Laureate head right. I, in front
Rev: Cornucopia, in field date LI A
(year 11) AE10mm. 0.64gm. Axis:30
RPC III 5706; cf. Hamburger #93
(possible die match). Extra-ordinary
detail on such a small coin, Hamburger
assigns this type to Alexandria, Egypt.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1977
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC m47Caesarea Minima BCC m47
Alexandria-Egypt
AE chalkon (1/8 obol)
Obv: Imperial head of Hadrian?, laur. right
Rev: Cornucopia, in field date LI Γ (year 13) or S (year 16)
8.0x10mm. 0.59g. Axis:90
Similar to Hamburger #91-94, with different date.
I am still checking for a BMC Alexandria or other reference.
The flan was obviously clipped, but I can not tell if it was before or after the striking.
The weight is very close to other coins listed as chalkons.
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BCC M48 and M49Caesarea Minimae
Alexandria or Caesarea Mint
AE chalkon (1/8 obol)
Obv: Imperial head, laur. right
Rev: Cornucopia, in field date:
LI A (year 11) and L A?(year 1)
M48: 10.5 mm. 0.90gm. Axis: 180
M49: 8.5mm. 0.53 gm. Axis: 270
These coins are similar to Hamburger
#91-94. Dr. Hamburger assigned these
coin types to the mint of Alexandria,
during the reigns of Hadrian and Trajan.
Alternatively, they may have been locally
minted imitations of Alexandrian types.
Surface finds Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC m5Caesarea Minima
Mint: Alexandria? Caesarea?
Hadrian? 117-138 CE
Obv:Imperial bust rt. with radiate crown.
(Radiate crown is rare for Hadrian but not unknown)
Rev:Griffin to right rolling wheel of fate.
AE 12x13mm. approx.1.25g Axis:270
Similar to, but slightly larger than, Hamburger#108
Atiqot vol. 1 (1954) "Minute Coins From Caesarea"v-drome
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BCC M5-BCC M95 minute coins from Caesarea with
obverse bust right/griffin reverse.
Hamburger assigns these types to
Alexandria-Egypt. The largest is 13mm.
1.25g. Smallest is 8mm 0.35g. The
coin on the left has a radiate bust
(Hadrian?) 3 coins in center have
crude style, laur. bust rt. The tiny
coin on far right is quite detailed,
with a laur. bearded bust right
(Hadrian or Ant. Pius?). The reverse
is not clear and may be a griffin to
right? Any comments or ideas are
welcome.
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BCC m50Caesarea Minima BCC m50
Revolt Imitation of
Year Three Prutah
Obv: Traces of Hebrew inscr.
sh-na-t sha-lo-sh
(year three 68-69 CE)
Amphora with lid
Rev: Vine leaf? traces of insc?
AE12.5mm. 0.90g. Axis:? v-drome
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BCC m51Caesarea Minima BCC m51
Mint: unknown. Possibly
Jerusalem or Caesarea?
Revolt Imitation or
minima Prutah
Obv: Pomegranate? or grain stalk?
Rev: Grape vine leaf
AE12mm.0.84g.Axis:270? v-drome
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BCC m52Caesarea Minima BCC m52
Mint: unknown. Possibly
Jerusalem or Caesarea?
Revolt Imitation or
Jewish Prutah minima.
Obv: Amphora with two
handles, no lid? in wreath
Rev:Grape vine leaf. Scratched in antiquity.
AE11.5mm.0.77g.Axis:0v-drome
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BCC m53Caesarea Minima BCC m53
Mint: unknown. Possibly
Jerusalem or Caesarea?
Revolt Imitation or
Jewish Prutah minima
Obv:Uncertain object with-in border of dots.
Rev:Grape vine leaf with-in border of dots.
AE12mm.0.92g.Axis:?v-drome
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BCC m54Caesarea Minima BCC m54
Mint: unknown. Possibly
Jerusalem or Caesarea?
Revolt Imitation or
Jewish Prutah minima.
Obv:Three ears of wheat
Rev:Grape vine leaf.
AE11.5mm.0.82g.Axis:0v-drome
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BCC M55 Revolt or Prutah Minima?Caesarea Minima
Mint: unknown. Possibly
Jerusalem or Caesarea?
Revolt Imitation or
Jewish Prutah minima
Obv: Pomegranate?
Rev:Three ears of wheat
AE12.5mm.1.22g.Axis:270
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC M56-M60Caesarea Minimae
Five minute coins from Caesarea Maritima
Mint: Caesarea or Tyre?
Obv:Head of Tyche or male bust right,
often crudely rendered.
Rev: Palm tree with fruits, traces of inscription.
AE10.0 - 12.5mm. 0.60 - 0.93g. Axis:0 or 90
Similar to Hamburger #6 through #26
Hamburger assigns this type to the mint at
Tyre, in imitation of the well-known autono-
mous coins of that city from the late 1st and
early 2nd Cent. CE. However, other experts
suggest Caesarea was the mint, since they
seem to be most commonly found there.
Surface finds Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC m61-m65Five minute coins from Caesarea Maritima
Mint: Caesarea or Tyre?
Obv:Head of Tyche right, crudely rendered
on some specimens.
Rev: Palm tree, with fruits and/or traces
of inscription or pseudo-date.
AE10.5-12.0mm. 0.62-1.07gm. Axis: 90
Similar to Hamburger #6-26 “Minute Coins
from Caesarea Maritima” Vol.1 Atiqot,1954.
Hamburger assigns this type to the mint at
Tyre, in imitation of the well-known autono-
mous coins of that city from the late 1st and
early 2nd Cent. CE. However, other experts
suggest Caesarea was the mint, since they
seem to be commonly found there. Of note
is the 90 degree axis seen in the majority of
these Tyche/Palm Tree minimae.
Surface finds Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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BCC m66-m70Caesarea Minimae
Five minute coins from Caesarea Maritima
Mint: Caesarea or Tyre?
Obv:Head of Tyche right, crudely
rendered on some specimens.
Rev: Palm tree, with fruits, traces
of inscription, or pseudo-date.
AE15mm-12.5mm. 2.01gm-0.7gm.
Axis: var. Similar to Hamburger #6-#26.
Hamburger assigns this type to the mint
at Tyre. Other experts suggest Caesarea
since they are commonly found there.
However, very small module coins,
apparently official issues from cities
around the eastern empire, were also
frequently found in the surrounding
sand dunes.v-drome
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BCC M71-75Caesarea Minimae
Five minute coins from Caesarea Maritima
Mint: Caesarea or Tyre?
Obv:Head of Tyche right, crudely
rendered on some specimens. The second
coin, (m72), has a palm branch to the left
of Tyche. Rev: Palm tree with fruits, traces
of inscription, or pseudo-date, very crudely
rendered on m74 and m75.
AE12.5mm.-8.5mm. 0.79gm.-0.29gm.
Axis:var. Similar to Hamburger #6-#26.
Apparently minted in imitation of the well
known 1st-2nd CE autonomous coins of Tyre.
Surface finds Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC M76Roman Provincial BCC m76
Mint - Gerasa Decapolis?
Date: 2nd-3rd century CE?
Obv:Imperial? bust right with
traces of inscription. “...O....VG”
Rev:TVX.... Bust of Artemis?/ Tyche?
without turreted crown.
AE 11.5 O.89gm. Axis:210
Large and medium brass coins of Gerasa (AE19-AE26)
are known from Hadrian and others with the inscription:
APTEMI TVXH ΓEPACEWN. Any other ideas are welcome.
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BCC m77Roman Provincial
Uncertain Mint and Date
Caesarea Minima?
2nd-3rd Cent CE?
Obv: Bust of Zeus? right.
Rev: Bust of Artemis or
Apollo? right.
Traces of inscription.
AE12x10mm.O.96gm. Axis:0v-drome
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BCC m78Caesarea Minima
Uncertain Mint
2nd century CE?
Obv: Helmeted head left.
Rev: City goddess with turreted crown,
traces of inscription or psuedo inscription.
9.5mm. 0.83gm. Axis: 0
This tiny coin bears a strong resemblance
to a considerably larger AE15mm (3.00gm,
axis:0) of Vologases IV, Parthian King
ca. 147-191 CE, Seleukeia mint, and may
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BCC M79Caesarea Minima
Alexandria Mint?
Hadrian? or Trajan, 2nd century CE
Obv: Bearded? laureate head right.
Rev: Elephant walking right
12.5x10mm. 1.05gm. Axis: 330
cf. Hamburger #76 Possible imitation of
BMC Alexandria nos. 491-493v-drome
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BCC M80 Trajan OenochoeCaesarea Minima
Alexandria Mint
Trajan 98-117CE
AE Dichalkon
Obv: Laureate head right.
Rev: Oenochoe or Vase,
date [LI]? - Z across fields.
12.5 mm. 1.09 gm. Axis:0
cf. Hamburger #79, different
date; and BCC M120
Possible ref: cf. Emmet 726
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC M81Caesarea Minima
Uncertain Emperor
Alexandria Mint?
AE Dichalkon
Obv: Laureate head right.
Rev: Crescent with six-pointed star.
Striking black patina.
15.5x13.5 mm. 1.62 gm. Axis:0
cf. Hamburger #107, but larger.v-drome
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BCC M82Caesarea Minima
Trajan 98-117 CE
Alexandria Mint
AE Dichalkon
Obv: Laureate head right.
Rev: Rhinocerus right. Date: LIZ
above (regnal year 17)
14.5x13.5 mm. 1.86gm. Axis:0
cf. Hamburger #85, Hadrian.
Possible reference: Emmett 719 rarev-drome
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BCC M83Caesarea Minima
Hadrian 117-138CE
Alexandria Mint
AE Dichalkon
Obv: Laureate head right.
Rev: Pan walking left
Date: LI-A across fields (reg.year 11).
14mm. 2.22gm. Axis:0
cf. Hamburger #80 (year 13), but much larger.
Poss. ref.: Emmett 1196
BMC Alexandria 700-701v-drome
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BCC M84Caesarea Minima
Uncertain emperor
Alexandria or Caesarea Mint?
AE Chalkon?
Obv: Laureate? bearded head right.
Rev: Crescent with star, very
crudely rendered designs.
12.5x10.5 mm. 0.73 gm. Axis:180
Hamburger #107v-drome
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BCC M85Caesarea Minima
Trajan 98-117CE
Alexandria Mint
AE Dichalkon
Obv: Laureate head right.
Rev: Crown of Monthu, (horns,
uraei, disk and plumes)
Date: LI S (regnal year 16)
12.5 mm. 1.59gm. Axis:330
Hamburger #77 cf. BMC Alexandria 559v-drome
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BCC M86Caesarea Minima
Uncertain emperor, 2nd century CE
Caesarea Mint?
Obv: Laureate, bearded head right.
Rev: Hermes standing to left, holding purse and [caduceus]
AE12.5mm. 0.93 gm. Axis:90
Hamburger, not listed.v-drome
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BCC M87Caesarea Minima
Trajan 98-117CE
Alexandria Mint
AE Dichalkon
Obv: Laureate head of Trajan right.
Rev: Caduceus, Date LI-S (year 16)
14.0 mm. 1.49 gm. Axis:330
Possible reference: Emmett 691
Hamburger ---, v-drome
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BCC M88Caesarea Minima
Trajan 98-117CE
Alexandria Mint
AE Dichalkon
Obv: Laureate head of Trajan right.
Rev: Headress of Isis,
Date LI-S (regnal year 16)
14.0 mm. 1.11gm. Axis:0
Poss. ref: Emmett 710
Hamburger ---, not listed.v-drome
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BCC M89Caesarea Minima
Trajan or Hadrian 98-138 CE
Alexandria or Caesarea Mint
AE Chalkon?
Obv: Laur. head of Trajan or Hadrian? right.
Rev: Headress of Isis, very crudely rendered.
10mm. 0.92gm. Axis:210
Hamburger 98, possible die match.
Imitation of BMC 560; and Emmet 710
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC M90Caesarea Minima
Uncertain Date
Unknown Mint
Obv: Helmeted head right.
Rev: Three ears of grain
13.5x12.0mm. 1.47gm. Axis:180
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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BCC M91 Hadrian Hemhem CrownCaesarea Minima
Hadrian 117-138CE
Alexandria Mint
AE Dichalkon
Obv: Laureate head of Hadrian right.
Rev: Hemhem crown of Harpocrates.
Date LI-Z (year 17) below.
13.5x12.5mm. 1.45gm. Axis:0
cf. BMC Alexandria 902
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC M92Caesarea Minima
Hadrian 117-138 CE
Alexandria Mint?
AE Dichalkon?
Obv: Laureate head right.
Rev: Three ears of corn tied together.
Date L IΔ (year 14)
12.0mm. 1.39gm. Axis: 270
Hamburger #87
cf. BMC Alexandria no. 891, Emmett 1176v-drome
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BCC M93Caesarea Minima
Hadrian 117-138 CE
Caesarea or Alexandria Mint?
AE Chalkon?
Obv: Laureate head right.
Rev: Three ears of corn tied together.
Date (or psuedo date) L --
11.0mm. 0.67gm. Axis:270
Reference: Hamburger #88. This
coin is an imitation of Hamburger #87,
(cf. BMC Alexandria 891, and
Emmett 1176)v-drome
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BCC M94- M97 Three Corn Ears Minimae4 Minimas from Caesarea
Hadrian? 117-138 CE
Caesarea or Alexandria Mint?
AE Chalkon?
Obv: Laureate head right, crudely rendered,
(m95 radiate?)
Rev: Three ears of corn tied together. No date.
Diameter: 11.0-9.0mm. Weight: 0.62, 0.30,
0.48, 0.67gm. Axis: various
Reference: Hamburger #88-#90, (described
therein as imitations of Hamburger #87,
cf. BMC Alexandria no. 891). See also: Emmett 1176.
Surface finds Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collectionv-drome
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BCC M98-M102Caesarea Minimae
Five minute coins from Caesarea Maritima
Mint: Caesarea?
Obv:Head of Tyche, or female head,
often crudely rendered.
Rev: Various styles of galley.
M98: 13x11mm 0.79gm. Axis:300
M99: 12 x 11.5mm 0.97gm Axis:270 cf. Ham# 65
M100: 10mm 0.53gm Axis: 150 cf. Ham# 59
(same reverse die?)
M101: 10mm 0.44gm Axis:210 cf. Ham# 66
M102: 10mm 0.55gm Axis:30 cf . Ham# 70
Hamburger assigned this type to the mint at
Caesarea because of the frequency of finds,
as well as the importance of the galley to the
harbor of Caesarea. He suggests a date of early
through late 3rd century CE based on the
popularity of the bust of Tyche on colonial
coinage from that era.
H. Hamburger “Minute Coins from Caesarea
Maritima” Atiqot, Vol.1, 1954. #59-#74
(click for higher resolution)
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