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BCC_M125_Trajan_Isis_Crown.jpg
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 Collection
1 commentsv-drome03/14/24 at 00:10Serendipity: A Roman emperor and Egyptian goddess. Interesting ...
BCC_M4_Ibis_Crocodile_Minima.jpg
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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2 commentsv-drome03/11/24 at 03:23CPK: Nice little coin!
BCC_M4_Ibis_Crocodile_Minima.jpg
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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2 commentsv-drome03/10/24 at 22:14Jay GT4: Really great piece
BCC_M124_Trajan__Atef_Crown.jpg
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 Collection
3 commentsv-drome03/09/24 at 19:45CPK: Interesting coin with a nice find provenance!
BCC_M124_Trajan__Atef_Crown.jpg
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 Collection
3 commentsv-drome03/08/24 at 23:39v-drome: Thank you, Serendipity. Trajan was the closest re...
BCC_M124_Trajan__Atef_Crown.jpg
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 Collection
3 commentsv-drome03/08/24 at 21:33Serendipity: I think it's either Hadrian or his deified lo...
Septimius_elephant_.jpg
BCC RI19x Septimius Severus Roman Imperial
Septimius Severus 193-211CE
AR Denarius
OBV:L SEPT SEV PERT
A[VG IMP VIII] laur. bust rt.
REV:MVNIFICENTIA AVG
Elephant to right.
AR 17x19mm. 2.87gm. Axis:0
RIC IV 82 RSC III 348
3 commentsv-drome03/03/24 at 12:16*Alex: Nice coin, love the elephant.
BCC_M42_minute_heads_1a.jpg
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.
1 commentsv-drome01/11/24 at 04:09Jay GT4: Mysterious coins
bcc_lw13_v.jpg
BCC LW13Lead Weight
Caesarea Maritima
Hellenistic Roman, 2nd Century CE?
1/4 libra (3 oungia) on the heavier 360 gram
standard, probably manufactured in Judaea.
Obv: Four leaf clover? quartrefoil? design
with central raised pellet, within circle.
Raised border and rounded beveled edges.
Rev: Quartrefoil design with four petals
interspersed with bifurcated leaves, within
circle and slightly raised border. Remnants
of handle or hanging loop at top.
PB 55 x 47 x 6mm. Weight: 90.87 grams
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1973
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
1 commentsv-drome01/04/24 at 02:50wileyc: interesting weight
BCC_B37_Justinian_I_Follis.jpg
BCC B37 Justinian I Follis ConstantinopleByzantine Period
Justinian I 527-565 CE
AE Follis, Constantinople
Obv: DN IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVG
Diademed, draped and cuirassed
bust right.
Rev: Large M, with cross above,
star to left, and cross to right.
Below, Γ In exergue: CON
34.5mm. 19.14gm. Axis:180
SB 158 third officina; DOC 28c.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1978
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
3 commentsv-drome12/11/23 at 16:36v-drome: Thick, too. I am guessing it was chopped and it i...
BCC_B37_Justinian_I_Follis.jpg
BCC B37 Justinian I Follis ConstantinopleByzantine Period
Justinian I 527-565 CE
AE Follis, Constantinople
Obv: DN IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVG
Diademed, draped and cuirassed
bust right.
Rev: Large M, with cross above,
star to left, and cross to right.
Below, Γ In exergue: CON
34.5mm. 19.14gm. Axis:180
SB 158 third officina; DOC 28c.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1978
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
3 commentsv-drome12/11/23 at 03:18wileyc: interesting flan.
BCC_BW15,16,17,18.jpg
BCC BW15-BW184 Bronze Weights, square with diamond shape
on upper sides. All are blank on the reverse.
BW15: 7.25x7.25mm. 1.15gm.  
No marks visible, worn, cleaned.
BW16: 9.0x9.25mm. 1.64gm.  Three punch
marks on diamond. Intact, uncleaned.
BW17: 14x14.75mm. 5.87gm.  No marks
visible, very worn, heavily cleaned.
BW18: 18.5x18.75mm. 13.17gm.  One punch
mark in corner of square, worn, cleaned.
Surface finds from Caesarea Maritima, but not
found together. The cleaned specimens may have
lost an estimated 5-20% of their original mass.
Age and weight standard remain uncertain.
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
1 commentsv-drome12/10/23 at 23:08wileyc: interesting, I have seen a similar "weight" before...
BCC_B37_Justinian_I_Follis.jpg
BCC B37 Justinian I Follis ConstantinopleByzantine Period
Justinian I 527-565 CE
AE Follis, Constantinople
Obv: DN IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVG
Diademed, draped and cuirassed
bust right.
Rev: Large M, with cross above,
star to left, and cross to right.
Below, Γ In exergue: CON
34.5mm. 19.14gm. Axis:180
SB 158 third officina; DOC 28c.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1978
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
3 commentsv-drome12/10/23 at 07:43Serendipity: Suspect my gold histamenon originates from Caesare...
BCC_J69_Pontius_Pilate.jpg
BCC J69 Pontius Pilate - Prefect under TiberiusJudaea AE Prutah
Pontius Pilate - Prefect under
Tiberius 26-36 C.E.
Obv: TIBEPIOY [KAICAPOC]
Inscription around Lituus.
Rev: Date LIZ (year 17=30CE)
within wreath.
17.0mm. 2.0gm. Axis: 60
Hendin III 649
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1971
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
1 commentsv-drome12/10/23 at 07:06Serendipity: Non-religious but still always fascinated by Judea...
BCC_J63_Antonius_Felix.jpg
BCC J63 Antonius Felix under ClaudiusJudaea AE Prutah
Antonius Felix, procurator
under Claudius 52-59 C.E.
Obv: NEPW KΛAY KAICAP
(Nero Claudius Caesar, son of
Claudius). Inscription around
two crossed shields and spears.
Rev: [BPIT] (Britannicus, second son
of Claudius). Inscription above six-
branched palm tree bearing dates.
Across field, L-IΔ KAI (year 14 of Caesar).
Struck in 54 CE.
16.5mm. 2.09gm. Axis:~180
Hendin III 652 (1348).
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1976
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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1 commentsv-drome11/16/23 at 01:28Jay GT4: Great to know the find location
BCC_CG1_Terra_Sigillata_Leaping_Hare.jpg
BCC CG1 Terra Sigillata Leaping HareRoman Pottery Fragment
Caesarea Maritima
1st-3rd century CE
Roman earthenware red-slip fragment
(terra sigillata) with leaping hare over
shrub, floral designs, and tendrils. Panels
bordered with beads and knobs at the angles.
Moulded and wheel made, the interior shows
horizontal marks from the turning process.
Medium fine-grained, light reddish-tan clay.
8.2 x 3.8 x 0.9cm. 25.48gm.
Surface find from Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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2 commentsv-drome08/23/23 at 22:28v-drome: LOL! They were so big we called them "Doggits", K...
BCC_CG1_Terra_Sigillata_Leaping_Hare.jpg
BCC CG1 Terra Sigillata Leaping HareRoman Pottery Fragment
Caesarea Maritima
1st-3rd century CE
Roman earthenware red-slip fragment
(terra sigillata) with leaping hare over
shrub, floral designs, and tendrils. Panels
bordered with beads and knobs at the angles.
Moulded and wheel made, the interior shows
horizontal marks from the turning process.
Medium fine-grained, light reddish-tan clay.
8.2 x 3.8 x 0.9cm. 25.48gm.
Surface find from Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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2 commentsv-drome08/23/23 at 22:16Serendipity: A hare once leapt past me when I was a kibbutz vol...
BCC_MA46_Nemesis_Bronze_Composite.jpg
BCC MA46 Nemesis Bronze FigurineBronze Figurine of Nemesis
Roman 1st-early 3rd Century CE
Solid cast bronze statuette of Nemesis,
wearing stephane and long chiton?, right
hand clasped to drapery at neck, head
facing downward, both arms bare. In her
left hand she cradles the cubit measure.
There are no obvious seam lines. The
bottom footing is flat, allowing the figure
to stand alone. A similar representation of
Nemesis may be found on provincial coins of
Julia Domna, 194-217 CE, minted in the nearby
Roman colony of Aelia Capitolina (Meshorer 83).
Matsson's Gods, Goddesses and Heroes notes
that the original sense of Nemesis was not so
much revenge as the "distributor of fortune -
it might be either good or bad fortune" and
that she "apportioned to each man according
to his deserts."
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=89383.0
Height: 4.2cm. Weight: approx. 18.5gm.
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima, 1975
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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1 commentsv-drome07/29/23 at 03:26Kamnaskires: Outstanding. Museum quality.
BCC_MA49_Bronze_Pin_Tumbler_Slide_Key2C_Comp__w_scale_.jpg
BCC MA49 Roman Bronze Pin Tumbler Slide KeyBronze Pin Tumbler Key
Caesarea Maritima
Roman 1st-5th cent. CE?
Bronze pin tumbler slide key, with four of the
original five triangular pins remaining. The flat
shank has a small circular bow, and a raised
flange on one side, possibly functioning as a
depth guide for insertion into the lock. The end
of the shank is split, I assume to accommodate a
handle attachment. 4.05 x 2.2 x 0.9cm. Wt.8.95 gm.
cf. D. Jackson, Roman Gallery of Locks, Keys,
and Seals, Images #246 #463, and #901 (Numiswiki).
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1977
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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1 commentsv-drome07/14/23 at 23:13Jay GT4: Great key
BCC_MA48_Bronze_Pin_Tumbler_Key_composite-1.jpg
BCC MA48 Roman Bronze Pin Tumbler KeyRoman Bronze Pin Tumbler Key
Caesarea Maritima 1st-5th cent. CE?
Bronze pin tumbler slide key, with two
of the original six pins remaining. The pins
were made separately and pressed into holes
drilled into the key blank. The face of the plate
has incised lines of uncertain function, and the
shoulder of the handle is decorated with two
raised bars at the neck. The flat shank has a
raised flange on one side, possibly functioning
as a depth guide for insertion into the lock.
AE4.05 x 2.7 x 0.75cm. Wt.9.32 gm.
cf. D. Jackson, Roman Gallery of Locks, Keys,
and Seals, #370, 651 (Numiswiki)
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1974
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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1 commentsv-drome07/09/23 at 02:44Jay GT4: Wonderful
BCC_LS36_Lead_Seal_Horse_Snake_.jpg
BCC LS36 Lead Seal Horse/Snake?Lead Seal
Caesarea Maritima
6th - 7th Century CE
Obv: Horse advancing left with
uncertain objects in field, possibly
a snake underfoot, and a tree to right.
Rev: Damaged, incomplete cruciform
monogram, containing Greek letters
Δ, Φ, O, Y, I?, and at least one other
letter to left.
22.75 x 21 x 3.75mm. 10.79gm. Axis:0
cf. DOAKS, BZS.1955.1.4510 for a
horse rendered in similar style.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
1 commentsv-drome04/28/23 at 04:14Ken W2: Possibly a scorpion?
BCC_G32_Eros_Riding_Dolphin_composite.jpg
BCC G32 Eros Riding Dolphin Gilded InlayGemstone or Jewelry Inlay
Caesarea Maritima
1st-3rd Century CE?
Gold-covered silver or lead appliqué of
Eros riding on a Dolphin, head missing,
remnants of wings. Eros with various
attributes was a common theme on gem-
stones and rings found at Caesarea.
Length 7.5mm. Wt: 0.11gm.
cf. Anit Hamburger, "Gems from Caesarea
Maritima", Atiqot English Series, Vol. VIII,
1968, #99, and #100.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1971
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
1 commentsv-drome04/17/23 at 02:34Jay GT4: Amazing tiny piece
rustic_gem_g17.jpg
BCC G17Roman Gem Stone
Intaglio 1st-4th cent.CE
Caesarea Maritima
Herdsman kneeling to left milking
goat. Palm branch, above, and
bush? before goat. Convex on
front and back faces, with beveled edge.
Chipped, somewhat eroded on the face,
back highly polished.
Translucent Red /White Carnelian
Gem size: 14x11.5 mm. 0.91gm.
cf. Anit Hamburger, "Gems from Caesarea Maritima",
Atiqot English Series, Vol. VIII, 1968, #148-#150.
2 commentsv-drome04/13/23 at 23:28Serendipity: Yes, pretty cool!
rustic_gem_g17.jpg
BCC G17Roman Gem Stone
Intaglio 1st-4th cent.CE
Caesarea Maritima
Herdsman kneeling to left milking
goat. Palm branch, above, and
bush? before goat. Convex on
front and back faces, with beveled edge.
Chipped, somewhat eroded on the face,
back highly polished.
Translucent Red /White Carnelian
Gem size: 14x11.5 mm. 0.91gm.
cf. Anit Hamburger, "Gems from Caesarea Maritima",
Atiqot English Series, Vol. VIII, 1968, #148-#150.
2 commentsv-drome04/13/23 at 22:43Jay GT4: That's fantastic
BCC_BW25_Bronze_Islamic_Weight_1_6_Dirham.jpg
BCC BW25 Bronze Islamic Weight 1/6 DirhamIslamic Bronze Weight
Caesarea Maritima 1/6 Dirham
7th-12th Century CE
Obv: Incomplete Arabic Kufic
inscription in two lines: عبدالله ('abd allah also
Abdullah), commonly used as a proper name
and as an epithet for the Caliphs (servant of God).
Rev: Blank. Flat, nearly rectangular brick-
shaped slab, cut from a sheet of metal and
stamped in relief.
AE 7.5 x 5.5 x 1.75mm. Wt: 0.48gm.
cf. Holland, W.W.O.C.M., ch.8. #143
and cf. Holland, "ANSMN 31 (1986)"
#399, 431, 471.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1973
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
1 commentsv-drome01/27/23 at 18:03v-drome: Thanks to Ginolerhino for help with this reading!
BCC_BW1-BW5_Islamic_Weights_Dirham_Series.jpg
BCC BW1-BW5 Islamic Weights Dirham Series5 Islamic Bronze Weights
Caesarea Maritima
Fatimid? 10th -12th Century CE
Five Polyhedral, (Faceted Truncated Spheres)
with bird's-eye markings in horizontal rows.
Dirham series based on a unit of about 2.9 gm.
multiplied decimally and divided duodecimally.
1. 20 Dirham, Dia. 24mm. 57.71gm.
2. 10 Dirham, Dia. 18mm. 28.70gm.
3. 5 Dirham, Dia. 14mm. 14.16gm.
4. 1 Dirham, Dia. 8mm. 2.86gm.
5. 1/3 Dirham, Dia. 6mm. 0.96gm.
The largest weight is very close to 60x the
smallest. cf. Holland, W.W.O.C.M. #123-#128
and Holland, "ANSMN 31 (1986)" #3-#39
Surface finds Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
1 commentsv-drome01/16/23 at 19:33Tracy Aiello: Fascinating set!
BCC_BW14_Islamic_Weight_1_Dinar.jpg
BCC BW14 Islamic Weight 1 DinarIslamic Weight
Caesarea Maritima
Abbasid Caliphate 750-1258 CE
Disk Shape Bronze - 1 Dinar
Obv: Arabic inscription: لله
"LILLAH”, late Abbasid calligraphy.
Rev: One punch mark within
incuse concentric circle.
AE Dia: 11.0mm. Ht:6.25mm.
Weight: 4.03gm.
cf. Holland, "W.W.O.C.M." #154
(different inscription, "Imran")
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1974
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
1 commentsv-drome01/12/23 at 23:05wileyc: nice.have not seen many with such intact inscripti...
BCC_RGP41_Gabala-Syria_Autonomous_Civic_Issue.jpg
BCC GR18 Gabala-Syria Autonomous Civic IssueAutonomous Civic Issue
Gabala-Syria
1st Century BCE
Obv:Bearded head to right (Poseidon?)
Rev:ΓΑΒΑΛΕΩΝ Crab holding crescent
in raised claws. Black patina.
AE 15x16mm. approx. 4.0g Axis:0
Possible references: SNG München 826
or Mionnet, V, 233, 624.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1976
1 commentsv-drome12/23/22 at 13:48ancientone: Awesome crab!
BCC_BD7_Gold_Fatimid_Bead_.jpg
BCC BD7 Fatimid Islamic Spherical Gold BeadSpherical Gold Bead
11th Century CE Fatimid Syria or Egypt
Intricately designed and crafted spherical
gold bead with filigree and granulation,
crushed flat. Six teardrop-shaped petals
in each hemisphere are outlined in twisted
gold wire, with a circle of wire inside each
leaf. The leading edges of the petals are
marked by twelve granules that alternate
position along the upper and lower extent
of the hemispheres along the equator of
the bead. cf. New York Metropolitan Museum
of Art, Accession Number: 1980.474.4 (also .1-.8)
Maximum diameter 13.2mm. Wt: 0.775gm.
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima, 1976.
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection

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1 commentsv-drome12/04/22 at 14:34Serendipity: Intricately crafted gold bead!
BCC_RGP60_Laureate_Head_Countermark.jpg
BCC RGP60 Laureate Head Circular CountermarkRoman Greek Provincial
Possibly Caesarea Maritima or
other Judaean city.
Uncertain Emperor
1st-2nd Century CE
Obv: Obliterated. Countermark: Laureate
head (Hadrian?), in 6.5mm. incuse circular
punch. Possible reference: Howgego 117.
This countermark type is commonly found
alongside various stamps ascribed to LEGIO
X FRETENSIS, on worn and defaced coins
from a number of Judaean cities.
Rev: Obliterated.
AE25 x 22mm. 12.24gm. Axis:?
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1977
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
2 commentsv-drome10/16/22 at 08:11v-drome: Thank you, Jay.
BCC_RGP60_Laureate_Head_Countermark.jpg
BCC RGP60 Laureate Head Circular CountermarkRoman Greek Provincial
Possibly Caesarea Maritima or
other Judaean city.
Uncertain Emperor
1st-2nd Century CE
Obv: Obliterated. Countermark: Laureate
head (Hadrian?), in 6.5mm. incuse circular
punch. Possible reference: Howgego 117.
This countermark type is commonly found
alongside various stamps ascribed to LEGIO
X FRETENSIS, on worn and defaced coins
from a number of Judaean cities.
Rev: Obliterated.
AE25 x 22mm. 12.24gm. Axis:?
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1977
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
2 commentsv-drome10/16/22 at 04:02Jay GT4: If you didn't tell me the CM may be Hadrian I...
BCC_J61_Domitian_Agrippa_II_Year_26.jpg
BCC J61 Domitian Agrippa II Year 26Roman Provincial
Caesarea Panias
Agrippa II 56-95CE
Domitian 81-96CE
Obv: ΔΟΜIΤIANOC ΚΑΙCΑP --
Laureate head of Domitian right.
Rev: ΕΤΟ ΚϚ ΒΑ ΑΓΡΙΠΠΑ
Nike-Victory standing right, left foot on
helmet, writing on shield resting on left
knee; above shield, star. (Year 26 = 86/87 CE).
AE 19.5mm. 4.88gm. Axis:0
Hendin 1285a, RPC II 2279
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1977
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
1 commentsv-drome09/21/22 at 22:21Jay GT4: Lovely portrait
BCC_LT107_Lead_Tessera_Fish_.jpg
BCC LT107 Lead Tessera Fish?Lead Tessera
Roman 1st-4th Century CE
Obv: Fish? to left (or right, if
inverted).
Rev: Blank
Pb11 x 6.5 x 1.0mm. 0.55gm.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1974
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
1 commentsv-drome09/14/22 at 21:40Virgil H: Very interesting
BCC_LSR22_Rectangular_Lead_Seal_Hermes.jpg
BCC LSR22 Rectangular Lead Seal HermesRectangular Lead Seal
Roman 1st-3rd Century CE
Obv: Figure, possibly Hermes?,
advancing to left, naked, wearing
chlamys on left shoulder, winged
boots?, right hand extended off-flan.
Rev: Blank
1.65 x 0.8 x 0.4cm 2.85gm. Axis:NA
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1971
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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1 commentsv-drome06/15/22 at 02:13Jay GT4: Amazing! What are these things? We need to know!
BCC_LSR20_Rectangular_Lead_Seal_GOP_.jpg
BCC LSR20 Rectangular Lead Seal GOPRectangular Lead Seal
Roman 1st-3rd Century CE
Obv: GOP Rev: GOP
The reverse is mis-struck and over-
struck, with a lateral offset and remnants
of the letters P, G, and O from left to right.
The noticable curve in this seal is very possibly
the result of damage made subsequent to the
strike, rather than the product of a curved die.
1.9 x 0.75 x 0.45cm 3.93gm. Axis:0
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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1 commentsv-drome06/07/22 at 04:21Jay GT4: quite the collection your building
BCC_LSR16_Rectangular_Lead_Seal_M____.jpg
BCC LSR16 Rectangular Lead Seal M??Rectangular Lead Seal
Roman 1st-3rd Century CE
Obv: M?? Rev:?
Truncated incuse rectangular stamp with
nearly illegible inscription on one side,
possibly M_M, with something similar on
the flatter underside.
1.55 x 0.5 x 0.45cm 2.52gm. Axis:0
cf. BCC LSR17
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1974
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
1 commentsv-drome05/18/22 at 02:05Jay GT4: These are very intriguing
BCC_Ls11.jpg
BCC LS11Lead Seal
Late Roman-Early Byzantine       
Obv:Monogram with Greek
letters: Π, Α, Η, Λ, (HLIA-Elias)
Cross above.
Rev:M N H star above.
Pb 20mm. 9.49gm. Axis:0
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
1 commentsv-drome02/11/22 at 07:38Gert: Monogram solves HLIA - Elias
BCC_CG24_Oil_Lamp_Fragment.jpg
BCC CG24 Oil Lamp FragmentDecorated Oil Lamp Discus?
Caesarea Maritima
1st-2nd Century CE?
Fragment of an Early Roman oil lamp?
Terracotta fragment in high relief, bearing
the profile of a old man? with beard and
moustache. He has somewhat exaggerated
facial features and wears a distinctive
head covering. The underside shows traces
of a fingerprint and a smear where the clay
was pressed into the mold. Perhaps Silenus,
Hephaestus, or an actor, priest, or merchant,
any ideas would be appreciated.
Fabric: Medium fine grained, light tan clay with
red slip. Manufacture: Mould made.
Origin: N. Africa? or Italy?
Dimensions: 3.0 x 2.7 x 0.65cm. Weight: 3.64gm.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1971
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
(click for larger pic)
1 commentsv-drome12/28/21 at 22:34Robert L3: Always fun to see the recent pickups of another po...
BCC_CG22_Oil_Lamp_Fragment.jpg
BCC CG22 Oil Lamp Fragment Discus with MedusaDecorated Oil Lamp Discus with Medusa
Caesarea Maritima
1st-2nd Century CE
Fragment of an Early Roman oil lamp
consisting of the central part of a discus
decorated with the head of Medusa? facing.
Fabric: Medium fine grained, light tan clay
with traces of red slip.
Manufacture: Mould made.
Origin: N. Africa? or Italy?
Dim: 3.0 x 2.75 x 0.6cm. Weight: 2.3gm.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1974
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
2 commentsv-drome12/11/21 at 07:48v-drome: Thanks, Jay. Having the expert help here at Forum...
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BCC CG22 Oil Lamp Fragment Discus with MedusaDecorated Oil Lamp Discus with Medusa
Caesarea Maritima
1st-2nd Century CE
Fragment of an Early Roman oil lamp
consisting of the central part of a discus
decorated with the head of Medusa? facing.
Fabric: Medium fine grained, light tan clay
with traces of red slip.
Manufacture: Mould made.
Origin: N. Africa? or Italy?
Dim: 3.0 x 2.75 x 0.6cm. Weight: 2.3gm.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1974
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
2 commentsv-drome12/10/21 at 22:01Jay GT4: Some great additions lately
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BCC L5 Votive Lead Plaque Athena/MinervaLead Plaque
Uncertain Date
1st to 3rd Cent. CE?
Athena/Minerva, facing, holding spear and
leaning on shield.
49.0 x 24.5mm x 2.0mm
12.06gm.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1972
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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2 commentsv-drome10/26/21 at 00:44Jay GT4: Nice!
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BCC L5 Votive Lead Plaque Athena/MinervaLead Plaque
Uncertain Date
1st to 3rd Cent. CE?
Athena/Minerva, facing, holding spear and
leaning on shield.
49.0 x 24.5mm x 2.0mm
12.06gm.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1972
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
(click for higher resolution)
2 commentsv-drome10/25/21 at 17:48Mayadigger: Sweet! Smile
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BCC RGP4 Britannicus Caesarea PaneasRoman Provincial
Britannicus 50-54 CE
Son of Claudius
Obv:BRITANNICVS.AVG.F.
Bare headed bust of child
Rev:S C within garland/wreath
AE15mm. 3.9gm. Axis:0
Hendin GBC III 569
Exceedingly Rare
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1972
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
2 commentsv-drome10/19/21 at 17:44v-drome: Not for a thousand chilblainies!
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BCC RGP4 Britannicus Caesarea PaneasRoman Provincial
Britannicus 50-54 CE
Son of Claudius
Obv:BRITANNICVS.AVG.F.
Bare headed bust of child
Rev:S C within garland/wreath
AE15mm. 3.9gm. Axis:0
Hendin GBC III 569
Exceedingly Rare
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1972
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
2 commentsv-drome09/27/21 at 02:35Shepherd05: Hi! Would you ever consider parting with this coin...
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BCC BD6 Faceted Rhomboid Carnelian BeadFaceted Red/Orange Carnelian Bead
9th-11th Century CE
Caesarea Maritima, Fatimid Period
Semi-transparent red/orange carnelian
bead, faceted with slightly convex faces,
forming a rhomboid hexahedron
(parallelepiped). Beautifully cut and
polished. Drilled from both ends with
a rod drill(?) to meet in an offset at
approximately 2/3rds of the length.
Surface find from the sand dunes near
Caesarea Maritima, 1972.
12.0 x 8.0 x 4.5mm. Wt: 0.66gm.
(click for larger pic)
1 commentsv-drome06/28/21 at 23:43Jay GT4: Cool piece
BCC_LA7_Lead_Amphora_Type_C.jpg
BCC LA7 Miniature Lead Amphora Type CMiniature Lead Amphora
1st-5th Century CE?
Rahmani, Type C
Hollow cast miniature lead amphora with
ovoid body, slightly funnel-shaped neck,
no shoulders,and an everted rim. Small
looped handles extend from mid-neck to
the top of the body and are linked by upper
and lower horizontal lines. Decoration consists
of vertical fluting which runs from the lower
horizontal line to converge at the semi-rounded
base. The vessel as well as the handles are
partially crushed almost flat and the mouth
is squeezed shut.
Pb 3.85 x 1.85 x 1.1cm 17.74gm. Capacity: Unc.
See: L. Y. Rahmani, "On Some Roman to Early Medieval
Lead Miniature Amphorae" Israel Museum Studies in
Archaeology, Volume 2 - 2003.
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1977
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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1 commentsv-drome04/16/21 at 02:50Jay GT4: Nice little votive piece
BCC_LA5_Lead_Amphora_Oenoche_Comp_(a).jpg
BCC LA5 Miniature Lead OenocheMiniature Lead Oenoche (Wine Jug)
Roman 1st-2nd cent CE
Caesarea Maritima
Hollow cast lead vessel in the form of an
Oenoche. Squat shape with tall neck, trefoil?
lip and long looped handle. Open on the
bottom, and partially crushed. Possible
traces of decoration may remain on the neck
and shoulder, but are not distinguishable.
A similar object, unpublished and also from
Caesarea, was seen in the collection of Dr. and
Mrs. H. Hamburger, of Binyamina, and is
illustrated below. (Drawing by Mr. Shibley
Kharmen, courtesy Dr. Robert Bull, Joint
Expedition to Caesarea Maritima, 1976).
45.5 x 20.5 x 22.0mm 33.81gm. Capacity:unc.
Surface find, 1974, Caesarea Maritima
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
(click for larger pic)
2 commentsv-drome04/08/21 at 04:48v-drome: Thanks, Jay. Drawing is by Shibley Kharman, a mem...
BCC_LA5_Lead_Amphora_Oenoche_Comp_(a).jpg
BCC LA5 Miniature Lead OenocheMiniature Lead Oenoche (Wine Jug)
Roman 1st-2nd cent CE
Caesarea Maritima
Hollow cast lead vessel in the form of an
Oenoche. Squat shape with tall neck, trefoil?
lip and long looped handle. Open on the
bottom, and partially crushed. Possible
traces of decoration may remain on the neck
and shoulder, but are not distinguishable.
A similar object, unpublished and also from
Caesarea, was seen in the collection of Dr. and
Mrs. H. Hamburger, of Binyamina, and is
illustrated below. (Drawing by Mr. Shibley
Kharmen, courtesy Dr. Robert Bull, Joint
Expedition to Caesarea Maritima, 1976).
45.5 x 20.5 x 22.0mm 33.81gm. Capacity:unc.
Surface find, 1974, Caesarea Maritima
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
(click for larger pic)
2 commentsv-drome04/08/21 at 04:17Jay GT4: Very nice. Your sketch?
BCC_L18_Hollow_Cast_Lead_Pigeon.jpg
BCC L18 Hollow Cast Lead PigeonHollow Cast Lead Pigeon
Greco-Roman Eastern 1st to 3rd century CE?
Hollow cast lead figurine of a Pigeon? open at
the tail.  The exterior has a distinct mold line
or seam, but the two halves are not identical
and each side is very slightly mismatched. The
interior is smooth, suggesting a two-part mold
was used with a method known as slush-casting.
We do not have a clue as to the purpose of such
an object, perhaps a toy or votive offering.
4.1 x 2.85 x 1.3cm. 16.07gm.
cf. BCC L17
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1974
(click for larger pic)
1 commentsv-drome07/18/20 at 18:06Tracy Aiello: Fascinating
BCC_CG15_Red_Black_Handle_Composite.jpg
BCC CG15 Hellenistic Red/Black Ceramic HandleCeramic Fragment with Double Loop Handle
Late Hellenistic to Early Roman?
2nd century BCE - 1st century CE?
Red and black painted pottery fragment
with double loop handle, perhaps from a
drinking cup (KYLIX?). Light colored, moderately
fine interior clay. The estimated diameter
based on the exterior curve is around 18-22cm.
The original vertical profile and dimensions
have not been determined.
5.5cm.x3.6cm.x0.2cm. 11.78gm.
Surface find from the beach near
Caesarea Maritima, 1976.
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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1 commentsv-drome07/07/20 at 04:07Robert L3: Very interesting and unusual. I’d love to know wha...
BCC_J51_Herod_Prutah.jpg
BCC J51 Herod the GreatJudaea - AE Prutah
Caesarea Maritima
Herod the Great 40BCE - 4BCE
Mint of Jerusalem
Obv:HPW BACI Anchor within
border of dots.
Rev:Double cornucopia with
caduceus between.
15.5mm. 1.65gm. Axis:120
Hendin III 500v. (1188)
Surface find, 1977
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
1 commentsv-drome03/08/20 at 11:46okidoki: Congrats very nice
BCC_MA42_Belt_Plate.jpg
BCC MA42Bronze Belt Plate
Caesarea Maritima
Roman 2nd - 3rd Century CE
Part of an openwork bronze
belt-plate fitting for a
military belt or harness.
34.0 x 16.5mm. Weight:2.37gm.
Surface find, 1973
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
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1 commentsv-drome02/17/20 at 12:00Jay GT4: Very nice, and similar to mine
BCC_MA40_Bronze_Casket_Foot.jpg
BCC MA40 Bronze Foot for Small Casket or BoxBronze Foot for Small Casket or Box
Caesarea Maritima
Roman, Uncertain Date
Cast, incised Bronze Foot with
stylized lion's paw. The slightly
flattened ball sat on the ground
and the box rested on the flat
lip below the pointed end, which
ran up the side of the container.
The method of attachment is
uncertain, but possibly related
to the grooves on the front of the
object. Lgth: 24mm. Wt: 5.87 gm.
Surface find, Caesarea M., 1977.
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
2 commentsv-drome02/11/20 at 02:50v-drome: Thanks to SC (Shawn Caza)! I wondered for years wh...
BCC_MA40_Bronze_Casket_Foot.jpg
BCC MA40 Bronze Foot for Small Casket or BoxBronze Foot for Small Casket or Box
Caesarea Maritima
Roman, Uncertain Date
Cast, incised Bronze Foot with
stylized lion's paw. The slightly
flattened ball sat on the ground
and the box rested on the flat
lip below the pointed end, which
ran up the side of the container.
The method of attachment is
uncertain, but possibly related
to the grooves on the front of the
object. Lgth: 24mm. Wt: 5.87 gm.
Surface find, Caesarea M., 1977.
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
2 commentsv-drome02/11/20 at 01:57Jay GT4: I love that it is correctly attributed! Nice piec...
BCC_L16_lead_coin_strike.jpg
BCC L16xCaesarea Maritima
Lead Planchet with obverse strike
2nd - 3rd cent CE?
Obv: Laureate bust right, remnants of inscription
Rev: Blank
30x33mm. 18.79gm.
Surface find, 1972
1 commentsv-drome01/31/20 at 16:28Jay GT4: Nice
antoninus_quinarius.jpg
BCC RI26 Caracalla QuinariusRoman Imperial
AR Quinarius
Caracalla 198-217 CE
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG
Laureate head of Caracalla right
Rev: [PONTIF] TR P XI COS III
Victory advancing left holding wreath and [palm?]
13mm. 1.49gm. Axis:0
RIC IV 101 Very Rare, as found.
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima, 1972
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
2 commentsv-drome12/06/19 at 02:57Nemonater: Awesome! I love the find patina as well!
BCC_LR66_Constantius_Fel_Temp.jpg
BCC LR66 Constantius IILate Roman
Constantius II 337-361CE
Obv:DN CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Pearl-diademed, draped, and
cuirassed bust right.
Rev:FEL TEMP RE_PARATIO
soldier spearing fallen
horseman who is bearded,
hair in two braids, reaching
backwards. Shield on ground
to right. In left field: Γ
Mintmark: SMKΔ
AE 23mm 4.66gm. Axis:0
Poss. ref: RIC VIII Cyzicus 93V.
(officina and horseman's headwear).
1 commentsv-drome09/30/19 at 05:06Randygeki(h2): Nice
Geta_BCC_RI25.jpg
BCC RI25 Geta CaesarRoman Imperial
Geta Caesar 198-211 CE
AR Denarius
Obv:P SEPT GETA CAES PONT
Bare-headed, draped bust right
Rev: PRINC IVVENTVTIS
Geta standing left, holding branch
and spear, trophy to right
19mm. 3.27gm. Axis:0
possible reference: RIC 18 Rome Mint
2 commentsv-drome09/09/19 at 18:48v-drome: Thank you, Jay. It remains as found, 45 years ago...
Geta_BCC_RI25.jpg
BCC RI25 Geta CaesarRoman Imperial
Geta Caesar 198-211 CE
AR Denarius
Obv:P SEPT GETA CAES PONT
Bare-headed, draped bust right
Rev: PRINC IVVENTVTIS
Geta standing left, holding branch
and spear, trophy to right
19mm. 3.27gm. Axis:0
possible reference: RIC 18 Rome Mint
2 commentsv-drome09/09/19 at 18:34Jay GT4: I would never clean this!
BCC_CM36_Caracalla_Founder.jpg
BCC CM36x CaracallaRoman Provincial
Caesarea Maritima
Caracalla 211-217CE
Obv: IM C M AV ANTONINVS
Laureate, draped bust right.
Rev: CO I FL AV FC CAESAR
Founder plowing to right with
bull and cow yoked.
AE 22mm 10.81gm. Axis:210
Kadman #71 (Same die?)
Surface find, 1971
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
1 commentsv-drome09/04/19 at 13:17Maritima: Nice coin
crescent_star_BCC_M81.jpg
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.
1 commentsv-drome07/30/19 at 21:04okidoki: looks very much like Hadrian
alex_cornucopia_2.jpg
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.
1 commentsv-drome07/30/19 at 20:54okidoki: very nice looks like trajan
BCC_J38_Archelaus.jpg
BCC J38 Herod ArchelausJudaea - AE Prutah
Caesarea Maritima
Herod Archelaus 4BCE - 6CE
Mint of Jerusalem
Obv:HP[ω∆OY]
Bunch of grapes, vine leaf to left.
Rev:EΘNAPXOY
Tall military helmet, facing,
with crest and cheek straps,
caduceus, below left.
18mm. 2.71gm. Axis:180
Hendin III 505
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
1 commentsv-drome07/04/19 at 12:37Mark R1: Interesting coin
Revolt_BCC_j15.jpg
BCC J15 1st Revolt Year Four 69/70CEJudaean
1st Revolt 69/70CE
AE 1/8 Shekel - Jerusalem Mint
Obv: Le G A La T Tz I O N (to the
redemption of Zion) Chalice with pearled rim.
Rev:Sha Na T A R Ba H (Year 4)
Lulav flanked by etrog on either side.
18x19mm. 4.11gm. Axis:330
Hendin 670
1 commentsv-drome06/27/19 at 02:00Aarmale: Beautiful!
BCC_G28_Eros_Torch_Gem.jpg
BCC G28Roman Gem Stone
Caesarea Maritima
Intaglio 1st-3rd cent.CE
Eros standing to left, leg crossed,
resting on inverted torch over altar.
Carnelian/Sard with iron oxide
remnants of setting. Profile type: CA8,
convex top and flat bottom, upright oval.
10.5 x 8.5 x 3.0mm. wt:0.5gm.
cf. Hamburger #101, and Getty #449.
This particular type is well-known
from provincial coins of the Severan
period, though it is not found on
coins from the Caesarea mint. The
gem collections of Anit Hamburger
and the Hendler family both illustrate
a number of Caesarea gems related
to various depictions of Eros.
Surface find 1973.
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
(click for higher resolution)
3 commentsv-drome06/17/19 at 21:51okidoki: excellent and stylistic
BCC_MA39_Enameled_Plate_Fibula.jpg
BCC MA39Enameled Plate Fibula
Caesarea Maritima
Roman 2nd - 3rd Century CE
Rectangular bronze plate fibula
with two sections of brick-red
enamel separated by waviform
partition.  Rounded triangular
end pieces topped by circular
design with incised concentric
circles.  The missing pin was
articulated with a dual plaque
hinge and iron axis-pin.  
A hooked pin-catch extends
perpendicular from the foot,
parallel to the length of the fibula.
Length: 3.8 x 1.3cm. Weight:3.20gm.
Surface find, 1970
(click for larger pic)
1 commentsv-drome06/10/19 at 18:21quadrans: Nice piece.. Smile
BCC_G29_Apollo_.jpg
BCC G29Roman Gem Stone
Caesarea Maritima
Intaglio 1st-3rd cent.CE
Draped bust of Apollo? left.
Red-Brown jasper in a
modern setting.
Profile type: F1, Flat top,
flat bottom, upright oval.
11.5 x 9.0 x 2.0mm. (including mounting)
cf. Hamburger #16, but without laurel branch.
cf. Hendler Collection #12 and #13.
Surface find, 1976, Setting created, 1983.
Comments or corrections are welcome.
(click for larger pic)
1 commentsv-drome05/14/19 at 02:36Jay GT4: Beautiful
BCC_G5_Galley_Gem_Composite.jpg
BCC G5 Roman War GalleyRoman Gem Stone
Caesarea Maritima
Intaglio 1st-2nd century CE
Intricately detailed War Galley
to left, including three helmeted
soldiers w/ shields, two vexilla,
commander (Mars?) standing at
prow, and rows of oars.
Transparent red/orange Carnelian
or Garnet? Profile:F2/F3v.
Truncated cone, horizontal oval,
flat bottom and slightly convex top.
10.25 x 8.5 x 2.75mm 0.45gm.
Extremely rare type, previously
unpublished from Caesarea.
Surface find, 1972
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
(Click for larger pic)
2 commentsv-drome02/01/19 at 14:29quadrans: Great piece ..I like it..Smile
BCC_G5_Galley_Gem_Composite.jpg
BCC G5 Roman War GalleyRoman Gem Stone
Caesarea Maritima
Intaglio 1st-2nd century CE
Intricately detailed War Galley
to left, including three helmeted
soldiers w/ shields, two vexilla,
commander (Mars?) standing at
prow, and rows of oars.
Transparent red/orange Carnelian
or Garnet? Profile:F2/F3v.
Truncated cone, horizontal oval,
flat bottom and slightly convex top.
10.25 x 8.5 x 2.75mm 0.45gm.
Extremely rare type, previously
unpublished from Caesarea.
Surface find, 1972
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
(Click for larger pic)
2 commentsv-drome02/01/19 at 12:40Jay GT4: Simply amazing
BCC_G4_Eagle_Hare_comp_2.jpg
BCC G4 CompositeRoman Gem Stone
Caesarea Maritima
1st-2nd Century CE
Eagle devouring Hare.
This a is very ancient type,
appearing on Greek coins
from the 4th century BCE,
and continuing as a frequent
device on Roman gems into
the 2nd Century CE.
Semi-Translucent Agate
Profile F1 var. (slightly
rounded edges), flat top
and bottom, horizontal oval.
11.5 x 8.25 x1.75mm. 0.35gm.
cf. Hendler Collection #138
(click for larger pic)
4 commentsv-drome01/20/19 at 15:32v-drome: Thank you, friends
BCC_G4_Eagle_Hare_comp_2.jpg
BCC G4 CompositeRoman Gem Stone
Caesarea Maritima
1st-2nd Century CE
Eagle devouring Hare.
This a is very ancient type,
appearing on Greek coins
from the 4th century BCE,
and continuing as a frequent
device on Roman gems into
the 2nd Century CE.
Semi-Translucent Agate
Profile F1 var. (slightly
rounded edges), flat top
and bottom, horizontal oval.
11.5 x 8.25 x1.75mm. 0.35gm.
cf. Hendler Collection #138
(click for larger pic)
4 commentsv-drome01/19/19 at 17:31quadrans: Great piece ..I like it..Smile
BCC_G4_Eagle_Hare_comp_2.jpg
BCC G4 CompositeRoman Gem Stone
Caesarea Maritima
1st-2nd Century CE
Eagle devouring Hare.
This a is very ancient type,
appearing on Greek coins
from the 4th century BCE,
and continuing as a frequent
device on Roman gems into
the 2nd Century CE.
Semi-Translucent Agate
Profile F1 var. (slightly
rounded edges), flat top
and bottom, horizontal oval.
11.5 x 8.25 x1.75mm. 0.35gm.
cf. Hendler Collection #138
(click for larger pic)
4 commentsv-drome01/19/19 at 03:37EB: Gorgeous, and nicely photographed
BCC_G4_Eagle_Hare_comp_2.jpg
BCC G4 CompositeRoman Gem Stone
Caesarea Maritima
1st-2nd Century CE
Eagle devouring Hare.
This a is very ancient type,
appearing on Greek coins
from the 4th century BCE,
and continuing as a frequent
device on Roman gems into
the 2nd Century CE.
Semi-Translucent Agate
Profile F1 var. (slightly
rounded edges), flat top
and bottom, horizontal oval.
11.5 x 8.25 x1.75mm. 0.35gm.
cf. Hendler Collection #138
(click for larger pic)
4 commentsv-drome01/19/19 at 02:34Jay GT4: Great piece
BCC_G3_Serapis_Gem_Nicolo.jpg
BCC G3 compositeRoman Gem Stone
Caesarea Maritima
Intaglio 1st-3rd Century CE
Bust of Serapis to left.
Nicolo Onyx blue, black, white.
Profile F4 var. slightly concave
bottom, flat top, upright oval.
6.5 x 5 x 2mm.
Extremely small gem,
engraved with great detail.
cf. Hendler Collection #7
J.Berlin Caesarea Collection
(click for larger pic)
3 commentsv-drome01/12/19 at 20:46okidoki: great Sarapis
BCC_G3_Serapis_Gem_Nicolo.jpg
BCC G3 compositeRoman Gem Stone
Caesarea Maritima
Intaglio 1st-3rd Century CE
Bust of Serapis to left.
Nicolo Onyx blue, black, white.
Profile F4 var. slightly concave
bottom, flat top, upright oval.
6.5 x 5 x 2mm.
Extremely small gem,
engraved with great detail.
cf. Hendler Collection #7
J.Berlin Caesarea Collection
(click for larger pic)
3 commentsv-drome01/12/19 at 13:36Jay GT4: Beautiful piecd
BCC_G3_Serapis_Gem_Nicolo.jpg
BCC G3 compositeRoman Gem Stone
Caesarea Maritima
Intaglio 1st-3rd Century CE
Bust of Serapis to left.
Nicolo Onyx blue, black, white.
Profile F4 var. slightly concave
bottom, flat top, upright oval.
6.5 x 5 x 2mm.
Extremely small gem,
engraved with great detail.
cf. Hendler Collection #7
J.Berlin Caesarea Collection
(click for larger pic)
3 commentsv-drome01/12/19 at 10:49stultus: Congrtas! It is beautiful!
BCC_G28_Eros_Torch_Gem.jpg
BCC G28Roman Gem Stone
Caesarea Maritima
Intaglio 1st-3rd cent.CE
Eros standing to left, leg crossed,
resting on inverted torch over altar.
Carnelian/Sard with iron oxide
remnants of setting. Profile type: CA8,
convex top and flat bottom, upright oval.
10.5 x 8.5 x 3.0mm. wt:0.5gm.
cf. Hamburger #101, and Getty #449.
This particular type is well-known
from provincial coins of the Severan
period, though it is not found on
coins from the Caesarea mint. The
gem collections of Anit Hamburger
and the Hendler family both illustrate
a number of Caesarea gems related
to various depictions of Eros.
Surface find 1973.
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
(click for higher resolution)
3 commentsv-drome01/04/19 at 04:26v-drome: Thank you, Quadrans
BCC_G28_Eros_Torch_Gem.jpg
BCC G28Roman Gem Stone
Caesarea Maritima
Intaglio 1st-3rd cent.CE
Eros standing to left, leg crossed,
resting on inverted torch over altar.
Carnelian/Sard with iron oxide
remnants of setting. Profile type: CA8,
convex top and flat bottom, upright oval.
10.5 x 8.5 x 3.0mm. wt:0.5gm.
cf. Hamburger #101, and Getty #449.
This particular type is well-known
from provincial coins of the Severan
period, though it is not found on
coins from the Caesarea mint. The
gem collections of Anit Hamburger
and the Hendler family both illustrate
a number of Caesarea gems related
to various depictions of Eros.
Surface find 1973.
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
(click for higher resolution)
3 commentsv-drome01/04/19 at 03:15quadrans: Nice piece.. Smile
BCC_G1_Zeus_Eagle_Gem.jpg
BCC G1Roman Gem Stone
Caesarea Maritima
1st-2nd century CE
Zeus seated, holding staff and
thunderbolts, eagle to right.
Chalcedony 9x12mm. Profile: C8A,
slightly convex top, flat bottom,
wide upright oval.
cf. Hendler Collection #1
cf. Hamburger #9
Surface find, 1972
(click on photo for higher resolution)
2 commentsv-drome01/01/19 at 09:35quadrans: Nice piece.. Smile
BCC_G1_Zeus_Eagle_Gem.jpg
BCC G1Roman Gem Stone
Caesarea Maritima
1st-2nd century CE
Zeus seated, holding staff and
thunderbolts, eagle to right.
Chalcedony 9x12mm. Profile: C8A,
slightly convex top, flat bottom,
wide upright oval.
cf. Hendler Collection #1
cf. Hamburger #9
Surface find, 1972
(click on photo for higher resolution)
2 commentsv-drome01/01/19 at 04:04Jay GT4: That's a great seal
BCC_MA21,_22_and_23_ring_key.jpg
BCC MA21, MA22, MA23 Bronze Warded Ring Keys Bronze Warded Ring Keys
Caesarea Maritima
Uncertain Date
1st-3rd Century CE?
cf. D. Jackson, Roman Gallery
of Locks, Keys, and Seals,
#239, 614, 1005
(romanlocks.com).
Surface finds Caesarea Maritima, 1971-1974
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
1 commentsv-drome11/29/18 at 05:16quadrans: Interesting ...
BCC_G26_Capricorn_Gem.jpg
BCC G26Roman Gem Stone
Caesarea Maritima
Intaglio 1st-2nd cent.CE
Capricorn to left.
Carnelian, with iron oxide deposits.
Profile type:F1. Flat on top and bottom.
Gem size: 8.25x5.5x3mm. 0.2gm.
cf. Anit Hamburger, "Gems from
Caesarea Maritima", Atiqot English
Series, Vol. VIII, 1968, #132.
cf. Amorai-Stark, Hershkovitz, “Gemstones,
Finger Rings, and Seal Boxes from
Caesarea Maritima, The Hendler Collection”,
#155 and 156, Tel Aviv 2016.
1 commentsv-drome11/01/18 at 12:42Jay GT4: Great impression
BCC_LH7_composite.jpeg
BCC LH7Lead Head
Hollow cast lead figure
of a miniature stylized head.
Inscribed around:
KAΛOK AIPOC
37.5 x 21.5 x 11mm.
10.38gm.
Identical and from the same mold
as BCC LH6. I believe KAΛOKAIPOC
is a personal name, which may(?)
also be translated as "summer" or
"in a good time". Other ideas are
welcome. I have seen three of these,
all from the same mold, all from
Caesarea Maritima.
cf BCC LH6
Surface find, 1974
(click for larger pic)
1 commentsv-drome02/07/18 at 03:24Canaan: Very interesting i wonder these were parts of what...
BCC_LH3_Lead_Head_composite.jpeg
BCC LH3Lead Head
Hollow cast lead figure
of a miniature stylized head.
Pierced from the back, and
possibly crimped on to a
shaft or tang? This specimen
is unusual among the known
assemblage of these strange
objects in that the mold was prepared
along the front and back axis rather
than the left and right axis. The interior
is smooth with no sign of a seam.
Small hole in back, cf. BCC LH9
36.5 x 21.5 x 15mm. 19.02gm.
Surface find, 1974, Caesarea Maritima
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection
1 commentsv-drome01/28/18 at 06:53Canaan: Most interesting!!!!
BCC_LH6_Lead_Head.jpeg
BCC LH6Lead Head
Hollow cast lead figure
of a miniature stylized head.
Inscribed around:
KAΛOKAIPOC
38.75 x 22.5 x 13mm. 13.73gm.
The object may have been
crimped on to some other
piece. One suggestion has
been a handle for a small
ceremonial dagger. I have
seen three of these, all from
the same mold, all from
Caesarea Maritima.
cf. BCC LH7
Surface find, 1972
(click for larger pic)
1 commentsv-drome01/25/18 at 10:18Jay GT4: Really nice
BCC_m53.jpg
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:?
1 commentsv-drome10/08/17 at 09:10Chen E: This might be unlisted variation of TJC type 373 -...
BCC_m54.jpg
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:0
1 commentsv-drome10/08/17 at 08:49Chen E: This is TJC type 372. Minted by local mint in Caes...
BCC_m51.jpg
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?
1 commentsv-drome10/08/17 at 08:46Chen E: This is TJC type 373. Obverse shows one ear of gra...
BCC_Ls28.jpg
BCC LS28Lead Seal
Late Roman-Early Byzantine
5th-7th Century CE
Obv: Facing bust of Virgin Mary,
nimbate, with infant Christ, (bearing
nimbus cruciger?) cross to left.
Rev: Cruciform monogram with
Greek letters: T or Γ, K, A?, I?, OY, and
possibly others. Left side missing.
22.5mm. 5.48gm. Axis:30
1 commentsv-drome10/01/17 at 18:00Canaan: Very nice one
theotoke_BCC_Ls17.jpg
BCC LS17Byzantine Lead Seal
Caesarea Maritima
Anonymous 6th-7th Century CE
Obv: Facing bust of the Virgin (Theotoke),
nimbate, cross to left and right.
Rev: Bust of Christ, bearing nimbus
cruciger, cross to left and right.
PB23x20mm. 7.00gm. Axis:0
cf. BCC LS50
Surface find Caesarea Maritima, 1970's
J. Berlin Caesarea Collection

2 commentsv-drome09/30/17 at 03:01v-drome: Edited. Thank you, Gert.
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