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The Jewish War. AR Shekel (13.67 g) dated year 4 (69/70 CE). Temple vessel with rim decorated with nine pearls; above, date. Reverse: Stem with three

The Jewish War, 66-70 CE. Medium Bronze (One Quarter Shekel) dated year 4 (69/70 CE). Etrog. Reverse: Two lulavs. AJC 29. Mesh. 162. H-669. Extremely

The Jewish War, 66-70 CE. AR Shekel (14.31 g) dated year 3 (68/9 CE). Temple vessel (omer cup?) with rim decorated with nine pearls; above, date. Reve

Judaea Capta. Domitian, AD 81-96. AE 28 minted at Caesarea, AD 92. Radiate head right of Domitian. Reverse: Palm tree with seven branches, two cluster

Judaea Capta. Domitian, AD 81-96. AE 19 minted at Caesarea. Laureate head right of Domitian. Reverse: Trophy. AJC plate 36, 5; H-751. About Extremely

Bar Kokhba War, 132-135 CE. Small Bronze dated year One (132/3 CE). Triform bunch of grapes. Reverse: Palm tree with seven branches. Mild 147; AJC 8.

Bar Kokhba War, 132-135 CE. Small Bronze dated year One (132/3 CE). Triform bunch of grapes. Reverse: Palm tree with seven branches. Mild 14;. AJC 7a

Bar Kokhba War, 132-135 CE. AR Tetradrachm, Hybrid (14.87 g) dated Year 2 (133/4 CE). Tetrastyle façade of the Temple of Jerusalem; within the

Bar Kokhba War. AR Denar (2.8 g) dated year 2 (133/4 CE). Triform bunch of grapes. Profile of Vespasian clearly visible along with portions of the leg

Bar Kokhba War, 132-135 CE. AR Tetradachm (14.6 g) attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). Tetrastyle façade of the Temple of Jerusalem; within the mi

Bar Kokhba War, 132-135 CE. AR Tetradachm (13.77 g) attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). Tetrastyle façade of the Temple of Jerusalem; within the m

Bar Kokhba War, 132-135 CE. AR Denar (3.27 g) attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). Triform bunch of grapes. Reverse: Kithara with three strings. AJC 57b;

Bar Kokhba War, 132-135 CE. AR Denar (3.45 g) attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). Triform bunch of grapes. Reverse: Kithara with three strings. AJC 57b;

Bar Kokhba War, 132-135 CE. Small Bronze attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). Triform bunch of grapes. Reverse: Palm tree with seven branches. Mild. 158;

Jewish Coinage. Six Bronzes of the Holy Land, most of which being rarer Herodian issues. A couple were issued under Herod Antipas; grade averages typi

Jewish Coinage. An Attractive Grouping of Eight Bronzes, highlighted by three minted under Herod the Great. Average condition is VF or nearly so with

Jewish Coinage. A Nice Array of Nine Bronzes, including several minted under Pontius Pilate. Condition averages Nice Fine. Lot of 9 coins. Estimated

Jewish Coinage. A Diverse Grouping of Twelve AE Prutot, all minted under various Prefects and Procurators of Rome. Condition is VG-VF. Lot of 12 coins

Jewish Coinage. Four Aes, including two Middle Bronzes of the Bar Kokhba War and one of the Jewish War. Condition Fair-Fine. Lot of 4 coins. Estimate

Jewish Coinage. Two medium bronzes of the Bar Kokhba War. One is dated Year 2 (both dies unlisted in Mildenberg; VF) and an "irregular issue&qu...

Jewish Coinage. A Collection of Eighteen Aes, Mainly of Hasmonaean, Herodian and Nabataean Origin. Condition averages G-VG with some better. Lot of 18

Nabataean Kingdom. Rabbel II, 70-106 CE. AR Drachm (3.74 g) dated year 1 (70/1 CE). Laureate bust right of Rabbel II. Reverse: Laureate bust right of

Persia. Achaemenid Empire, c. 420-375 BC. Gold Daric (8.30 g). Persian king right in kneeling-running position, holding dagger and bow; quiver at shou

A Gold Daric of the Persian Kings of Lydia. Condition F-VF, plus a silver cistophorus of Claudius (long obverse scratch, About VF). Lot of 2 coins. E

Persia. Achaemenid Empire, c. 450-338 BC. Four silver sigloi of varying types, two holding scepters and two with daggers. While no numismatist has com

Persia. Achaemenid Empire. Four silver sigloi. Condition averages VF, with some porosity, a countermark and an irregular flan noted. Lot of 4 coins.

Parthian Kingdom. Mithradates II, c. 123-91 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.68 g), Seleucia on the Tigris mint, struck c. 119-109 BC. Diademed bust left of Mit

Parthian Kingdom. Mithradates II, c. 123-88 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.72 g) minted at Seleucia on the Tigris. Diademed bust left of Mithradates II. Rever

Parthian Kingdom. Pacorus II, c. AD 78-105. AR Drachm (3.72 g) minted at Ecbatana. Bust left of Pacorus II wearing tiara with "hooks" on c...

Sasanian Kingdom. Artashir I, AD 224-242. AR Drachm (3.78 g) of Parthian style. Bust right of Artashir I wearing ornamented tiara. Reverse: Fire altar

Sasanian Kingdom. Artashir I, AD 224-242. AR Drachm (4.24 g). Crowned bust right of Artashir I. Reverse: Fire altar. Sellwood 10; Göbl 9. Extreme

Sasanian Kingdom. Varhran II, AD 274-293. AR Drachm (4.13 g). Busts right of King and Queen facing the Prince. Reverse: Fire altar with flames; Varhra

Sasania. Two silver Sasanian drachms of Shapur I (dark toned) and Hormazd I, a silver drachm of Mithradates II of Parthia, plus an AE 20 of Thessaloni

Sasania. Two Silver Coins of different rulers. A hemidrachm of Shapur I and a drachm of Varhran II; condition being VF-EF. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated

Baktria. Eukratides I, c. 171-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.94 g). Draped and jugate busts right of Heliokles, bare headed, and Laodike, diademed; monogr

Baktria. Three different silver drachms of Baktria and vicinity, plus one small fraction of Cilicia. All are in EF condition. Lot of 4 coins. Estimat

Baktria. Two silver drachms of Menander, along with a tetradrachm of Roman Macedonia. Grades Choice VF or better. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $27

Ptolemaic Kingdom. Arsinoê II, wife of Ptolemy II, d. 270 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.67 g), struck by Ptolemy II. Diademed and veiled

Ptolemaic Kingdom. Arsinoê II, wife of Ptolemy II, d. 270 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.74 g), struck by Ptolemy II. Diademed and veiled

Ptolemaic Kingdom. Arsinoê II, wife of Ptolemy II, d. 270 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.74 g), struck by Ptolemy II. Diademed and veiled

Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy IV, Philopator, 222–205 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.78 g). Minted at Alexandria, c. 217 BC. Radiate and diademed b

Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy IV, Philopator, 222–205 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.78 g). Minted at Alexandria, c. 217 BC. Radiate and diademed b

Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy IV, Philopator, 222-205 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.77 g). Minted at Alexandria. Radiate and diademed bust right o

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy V, 205-180 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.16 g). Diademed bust right of king. Reverse: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt. Sv. 1231;

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy VII/VIII. AR Didrachm (7.08 g), attributed to Arados in Phoenicia, dated Year 116 (144-3 BC). Diademed bust right of king. Re

Six Tetradrachms and a Didrachm of Ptolemaic Egypt. A nice date diversity is presented and coins average About Fine. Lot of 7 coins. Estimated Value

Kyrenaica, Barke, c. 480-460 BC. AR Obol of the Asiatic Series (0.68 g). Silphium plant. Reverse: Head of Zeus Ammon right within dotted square; aroun

Two Diverse Coins. A silver siglos minted under Kroisos of Lydia (rather heavily encrusted and attacked by horn silver; VG-Fine), accompanied by an ae

Grouping of Three Silver Coins, each displaying different styles of heads of gorgons. Two are from Parion in Mysia (drachm and hemidrachm) and one is

Two Important Silver Issues of the Ancients. A tetradrachm of Abdera in Thrace (VF, but uniformly porous) and a stater of Aigina (test cut "C&q...