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Gaza. Athenian Imitative Coinage, c. 400-332 B.C.E., AR Hemi Obol (0.2g). Helmeted head right of Athena. Reverse: Owl standing right with traces of AT

Mystery Gold Piece (.2g, 14mm), resembling star design on bronze coins of Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 BCE. Eight-ray star with pellet in center. Revers

John Hyrcanus I, 135-104 BCE. AE Lepton. Palm branch with fillet on top. Reverse: Lily stemming between two ears of corn. Mesh1 21; H. 458a. An unusua

Second-First Century BCE. A Choice Group of Eight Jewish Prutot-sized Bronzes. Lot consists of the following Hendin numbers: 451, 451 var, 467, 469, 5

Lot of 7, 103 B.C.E. - 728 C.E. Jannaeus, Agrippa I, Procurator & Arabic Periods. Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 B.C.E., lepton, anchor and star, H-...

Herod the Great, 40-4 B.C.E. AE 8 Prutot (24mm). Helmet flanked by two palm branches, with star at top. Reverse: Tripod with lebes, standing on podium

Herod Archelaus, 4 BCE - 6 CE. AE 2 Prutot (18.5 mm). Double cornucopiae, turned to right. Reverse: Galley to left. AJC plate 4, 3b; H. 503. Large fla

Herod Archelaus, 4 BCE-6 CE. AE 2 Prutot (18.5 mm). Double cornucopiae. Reverse: Galley to left with oars. Mesh1 59; H. 503. Galley particularly well

Herod Agrippa II, 56-95 CE. AE 24 minted in Tiberias under Claudius, year 13 (53/54 CE). Upright palm branch, date LI (year 13). Reverse: Inscription

Herod Agrippa II, 56-95 CE. AE 20 minted at Paneas under Nero, c. 65 CE. Distyle temple on podium; within, female figure (Poppaea?) seated left, holdi

Herod Agrippa II, 56-95 CE. AE 24 minted at Sepphoris under Nero, year 14 (67/68 CE). Inscription within wreath. Reverse: Crossed cornuacopiae with ca

Herod Agrippa II, 56-95 CE. AE 22 minted under Domitian, dated year 24 (83/84 CE). Laureate head right of Domitian. Reverse: Inscription within wreath

Herod Agrippa II, 56-95 C.E. AE 28 minted under Domitian, dated year 26 (86/7 C.E.). Laureate head right honoring Titus, brother of Domitian. Reverse:

The Herodians. Two Bronzes of Tiberias, minted by Herod Antipas, 4 BCE-39 CE. Lot consists of: AE 1/8th denomination (15 mm) struck in year 34 (30/31

AR Shekel (13.5g) dated Year One (66/7 C.E.). Temple vessel (omer cup?) with wide plain rim and pearl on either side; above date and surrounding Hebre

AR Half Shekel (7.0g) dated Year One (66/7 C.E.). Temple vessel (omer cup?) with plain rim and pearl on either side; above date and surrounding Hebrew

AR Half Shekel (7.1g) dated Year Two (67/8 C.E.). Temple vessel (omer cup?) with pearled rim; above date and surrounding Hebrew inscription: Half of t

AR Shekel (14.1 g) dated year 2 (67/8 CE). Temple vessel with rim decorated with nine pearls; above, date. Reverse: Stem with three pomegranate fruits

AR Shekel (14.2g) dated Year Three (68/9 C.E.). Temple vessel (omer cup?) with pearled rim; above date and surrounding Hebrew inscription: Shekel of I

AR Shekel (14.1 g) dated year 3 (68/69 CE). Temple vessel with rim decorated with nine pearls; above, date. Reverse: Stem with three pomegranate frui

Medium Bronze (Quarter) dated Year 4 (69/70 C.E.). Etrog, with Hebrew inscription: For the Redemption of Zion. Reverse: Two lulavs, surrounded by: Yea

Small Bronze (Eighth?) dated Year 4 (69/70 C.E.). Chalice with pearled rim, inscribed in Hebrew: For the Redemption of Zion. Reverse: Lulav flanked by

AE 20 (1/8th Shekel), minted year 4 (69/70 CE). Temple vessel with rim decorated with nine pearls. Reverse: Two etrogs with lulav between. AJC 30a; H.

Vespasian, A.D. 69-79. AR Denarius, Rome, A.D. 70/1. Laureate head right of Vespasian. Reverse: Mourning woman (Judaea personified) seated right; behi

Vespasian, A.D. 69-79. AR Denarius, Rome Mint, A.D. 70/1. Laureate head right of Vespasian. Reverse: Mourning woman (Judaea personified) seated right;

Vespasian, AD 69-79. AE Sestertius minted at Rome, AD 71. Laureate head right of Vespasian. Reverse: Mourning personification of Judaea seated right u

Vespasian, A.D. 69-79. AE Sestertius, Rome Mint, A.D. 71. Laureate head right of Vespasian. Reverse: Mourning woman (Judaea personified) seated right

Vespasian, A.D. 69-79. AE Sestertius, Rome Mint, A.D. 71. Laureate head right of Vespasian. Reverse: Large mourning woman (Judaea personified) seated

Vespasian, A.D. 69-79. AE Dupondius, Rome Mint, A.D. 71. Laureate head right of Vespasian. Reverse: Victory standing right on prow, holding wreath and

Titus, AD 79-81. AE As minted as Caesar under Vespasian at Lugdunum, AD 77-78. Laureate head right of Titus, globe at truncation. Reverse: IVDAEA CAPT

Titus, A.D. 79-81. AE Sestertius, Rome Mint, struck A.D. 80. Laureate head right of Titus. Reverse: Mourning personification of Judaea seated left und

Titus, 79-81 CE. AE 24 minted at Caesarea. Laureate head right of Titus. Reverse: Mourning Judaea seated left below trophy, her hands tied behind her

Domitian, 81-96 CE. AE 27 minted at Caesarea in 92 CE. Radiate head right of Domitian. Reverse: Palm tree with seven branches, two clusters of dates.

Group of Three Coins of Hadrian, AD 117-138. Lot includes AE sestertius with reverse: Hadrian standing to right, raising right hand, facing Judaea, wh

Lot of 3 Denarii, 58 B.C.E.-69/70 C.E., "Rex Aretas" Republic, two Judaea Capta Varieties. Roman Republic, 58 B.C.E., Nabataean King Areta...

Large Bronze (30mm, 24.3g) dated Year One (132/3 C.E.). Hebrew inscription within wreath: Simon Prince of Israel. Reverse: Amphora with two handles su

Medium Bronze (24 mm) dated year One (132/133 CE). Upright plam branch within laurel wreath. Reverse: Chelys-lyre with six strings. AJC 6a; Mild 23 [2

AR Tetradrachm (13.95 g) dated year 2 (133/4 CE). Tetrastyle façade of the Temple of Jerusalem; within the middle of the Temple interior, the A

AR Tetradrachm (13.95 g) dated year 2 (133/4 CE). Tetrastyle façade of the Temple of Jerusalem; within the middle of the Temple interior, the A

Large Bronze (29 mm, 16.57 g) dated year 2 (133/4 CE). Inscription within wreath. Reverse: Amphora with fluted body. AJC 38a; Mild 18 [13 specimens ci

AR Denar (2.71 g) dated year 2 (133/4 CE). Triform bunch of grapes. Reverse: Kithara of three strings. Mesh 1 187; AJC 25; Mild 47. Hen. 697. Nearly M

AR Denar (3.3 g) dated year 2 (133/4 CE). Triform bunch of grapes. Reverse: Kithara with three strings. AJC 25; Mild 47 [42 examples cited]; H. 697. N

AR Denar (3.3 g) dated year 2 (133/4 CE). Inscription within wreath. Reverse: One-handled jug right with palm branch to right. AJC 33; Mild 33 [52 exa

AR Denar, 3.3g, dated Year 2 (133/4 C.E.). Bunch of grapes, surrounded by Hebrew inscription"Simon." Reverse: Upright palm branch, with in...

Medium Bronze (24mm) dated Year 2 (133/4 C.E.). Seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates, with Hebrew inscription "Simon." Rever...

Medium Bronze (25 mm) dated year 2 (133/134 CE). Three-lobed vine leaf. Reverse: Palm tree with seven branches. Cf. Mild 66; AJC 43a var; H. 708. Unde

AR Tetradrachm (Sela). 14.4g, attributed to Year 3 (134/5 C.E.). Tetrastyle facade of the Temple of Jerusalem, with Ark of the Covenant within and sta

AR Tetradrachm or Sela (14.6 g) attributed to year three (134/135 CE). Tetrastyle façade of the Temple of Jerusalem; within the middle of the T

AR Denar (3.27 g) attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). Triform bunch of grapes. Reverse: One-handled jug right; no palm branch to right. AJC plate 27, 69;

AR Denar (2.9 g) attributed to year 3 (134/135 CE). Inscription within wreath. Reverse: One-handled jug right with palm branch to right. AJC 66b; Mild

AR Denar (3.53 g) attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). Inscription within wreath. Reverse: One-handled jug right; palm branch to right. Mesh1 202 (this ob

AR Denar (3.5 g) attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). Triform bunch of grapes. Reverse: Two upright trumpets. AJC 60; Mild 187 [11 examples cited]; H. 730

AR Denar, 3.4g, attributed to Year 3 (134/5 C.E.). Hebrew inscription"Simon" within a wreath. Reverse: One-handled fluted jug with inscrip...

AR Denar (3.20 g) attributed to year 3 (134/135 CE). Inscription within wreath. Reverse: One-handled jug right with palm branch to right. AJC 66; Mild

AR Denar (3.10 g) attributed to year 3 (134/135 CE). Inscription within wreath. Reverse: One-handled jug right; no palm branch. AJC 67a; Mild 108

AR Denar, 3.4g, attributed to Year 3 (134/5 C.E.). Hebrew inscription"Simon" within a wreath. Reverse: One-handled fluted jug with inscrip...

AR Denar, 3.6g, attributed to Year 3 (134/5 C.E.). Bunch of grapes and tendril, with Hebrew inscription "Simon." Reverse: Two upright trum...

AR Denar, 3.4g, attributed to Year 3 (134/5 C.E.). Bunch of grapes and tendril, with Hebrew inscription "Simon." Reverse: One-handled flut...

AR Denar (3.10 g) dated year 3 (134/135 CE). Inscription within wreath. Reverse: Two upright trumpets; central dot. AJC 59; Mild 131 [25 examples cite

AR Denar (3.40 g) attributed to year 3 (134/135 CE). Triform bunch of grapes. Reverse: Kithara with three strings. AJC 57b; Mild 186 [101 examples cit

Medium Bronze (25mm) attributed to Year 3 (133/4 C.E.). Palm tree with seven branches and two bunches of dates, and Hebrew inscription "Simon.&...

Medium Bronze (20 mm) attributed to year 3 (134/135 CE). Upright palm branch within laurel wreath. Reverse: Kithara with three strings. AJC 77a; Mild

Medium Bronze (20mm) attributed to Year 3 (133/4 C.E.). Upright palm branch within laurel wreath, surrounded by Hebrew inscription "For the Fre...

Undated Small Bronze (19 mm) attributed to Year 3, 134/135 CE. Seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Reverse: Bunch of grapes with branc

Small Bronze (17mm) attributed to Year 3 (133/4 C.E.). Palm tree with seven branches and two bunches of dates, and Hebrew inscription "Jerusale...

Group of Four Bar Kokhba War Bronzes. Consists of: Medium Bronzes - Mild 87 (H. 708 var.) and H. 736 var.; Small Bronzes - Mild 159 and Mild 160 (both

Lot of 2: Small Bronze (20mm) and Medium Bronze (25mm) dated Year 2 (133/4 C.E.). Small Bronze: Seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates, wi

Tiberias. Hadrian, 117-138 CE. AE 24 minted 119/120 CE. Laureate head right of Hadrian. Reverse: Tyche standing left, wearing short chiton, holding bu

Neapolis. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 CE. AE 23 dated 159/160 CE. Bare head right of Marcus Aurelius. Reverse: Zeus Heliopolites flanked by two bulls. Ro

Neapolis. Faustina Junior, wife of Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 CE. AE 27 dated year 88. Draped bust right of Faustina Junior with hair in chignon. Revers

Hippos. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 CE. AE 24. Laureate and bearded bust right of the emperor. Reverse: Tyche standing with horse. Ros. 9. Choice Very Fi

Hippos. Caracalla, 198-217 CE. AE 23. Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right of Caracalla. Reverse: Pegasus to left with wings spread. Ros. 21. Rar

A Four-piece Selection of Jewish City Coins. Lot consists of the following bronzes: Aelia Capitolina AE 22. Reverse: Hadrian as founder ploughing. Mes

Lot of 10 Bronze City Coins, 1st Century B.C. to 3rd Century AD. Includes Akko, Heads of Dioscuri and cornucopia, c. 89 BC, Ros. 28-35; Akko, Head (Ne

Iron Age II Terracotta Vessel Group, circa 1000-800 B.C. Consists of: a. Amphoriskos with 2 small handles and banded stripes. Minor chips, still quit

Cuneiform Clay Tablet, c. 2000 BC (35 x 40mm). Receipt for beer. Incused stamp depicts Moon-god Sin, chief diety of Ur, seated left, with standing fig

Luristan Bronze Mace-head, 8th-7th century B.C. Beautiful green patination with excellent detail. A remarkable weapon from antiquity and in superb con

Pair of Canaanite Terracotta Vessels. Consists of: Single handle amphorisikos with red decoration. Height 6½". Together with: Small handle...

A Pair of Judean Terracotta Incense Burners. Consists of: Iron Age II, 1000-800 B.C. Incense Pot. Height 3½". Together with: Byzantine Per...

Group of 5 Judean Terracotta Vessels from various cultures. Consists of: a. Palestinian local imitation of Mycenaean pyxis. Circa 1500-1200 B.C. Heigh

5 Different Terracotta Oil Lamps, circa 1st-8th century A.D. Of different types and periods. All intact and all in choice condition. Lot of 5 items.

4-Piece Roman Glass Vessel Group, circa 1st century A.D. Consists of: 2 perfume bottles, 5" and 6", the larger with beautiful polychrome i...

Roman Glass, Double Unguentaria, 3rd-4th Century AD. Clear green with light coil decoration. Height 4½". Perfect condition on a custom dis...

A lovely pair of Roman Ribbed Glass Vessels, circa 3rd century A.D. A graceful pair, pale green and superb condition. Height: 5¼" and 4&qu...

Pair of Roman Cylindrical Glass Bottles, circa 3rd-4th century A.D. Consists of: Large dark green single handle glass bottle on pale green body. Heigh

5 Byzantine and Islamic Glass Bracelets of various sizes. All intact. Lot of 5 items. Estimated Value $200 - 250. Stanley Yulish Collection. Our i

c. 225-217 BC. AE As (257.76 g; 60 mm) struck at Rome. Bearded head of Janus. Reverse: Prow of galley right; above, denomination. Cr. 35/1; T & ...

Barcid Issue. Scipio Africanus, c. 209 BC and later. AR Shekel or Didrachm (7.1 g) minted at New Carthage. Bare head left, beardless, with short, stra

Q. Titius, moneyer, c. 90 BC. AR Denarius struck at Rome. Bearded head right wearing winged diadem (Mutinus Titinus?). Reverse: Pegasus right; below,

Anonymous, c. 86 BC. AR Denarius minted at Rome. Head right of Apollo wearing oak wreath; below, thunderbolt. Reverse: Jupiter in fast quadriga right,

Q. Antoninus Balbus, moneyer, 83 BC. AR Denarius (Serrate). Laureate head right of Jupiter; behind, "SC". Reverse: Victory in quadriga rig...

L. Papius, moneyer, c. 79 BC. AR Denarius (Serratus) minted at Rome. Head right of Juno Sospita, wearing goat's skin; behind, control mark: tong...

C. Postumius, moneyer, c. 74 BC. AR Denarius minted at Rome. Draped bust right of Diana, with bow and quiver on shoulder. Reverse: Hound running right

P. Sulpicius Galba, moneyer, 69 BC. AR Denarius. Veiled head right of Vesta; behind, "SC". Reverse: Knife, simpulum and axe (emblems of th...

Roman Republic. C. Hosidius C.f., moneyer, c. 64 BC. AR Denarius struck at Rome. Diademed bust right of Diana, bow and quiver over shoulder. Reverse:

P. Clodius Turrinus, moneyer, c. 43 BC. AR Denarius minted at Rome. Laureate head right of Apollo; behind, lyre. Reverse: Diana Lucifera standing faci

Julius Caesar, d. 44 BC. AR Denarius struck in 46 BC at the Mint moving with Caesar in North Africa (Utica?). Head right of Ceres. Reverse: Simpulum,

Julius Caesar, died 44 BC. AR Denarius, Rome mint. Struck in late February 44 BC before Caesar's assassination; P. Sepullius Macer, moneyer. Wre...

Julius Caesar, died 44 BC. AR Denarius (3.51 g), Rome Mint. Wreathed head of Caesar r., CAESAR DICT PERPETVO around. Reverse: Venus standing l., scep

Sextus Pompey, d. 35 BC. Gold Aureus (8.39g), minted in Sicily, c. 42 BC. Bare head right of Sextus Pompey within oak wreath. Reverse: Confronted bare