Judaea, Hasmonean Kingdom. Mattathias Antigonos. Æ Prutah (1.37 g), 40-37 BCE. Trace of 'Mattatayah the High Priest', showbread table. Reverse: [BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIΓONOY], seven-branched menorah. TJC 41; Hendin 1168; Menorah Coin Project ATG 07, engraver C, dies O11/R16 (this coin). Extremely Rare and the only ancient Jewish coin depicting the menorah. Very Fine.
Mattathias Antigonos Prutah Showbread table / menorah...
Pre-Long Beach Auction #90
By: Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.
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Jan 31, 2016 America/Los_Angeles
Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #90
Sunday Jan 31, 2016 09:00 to Wednesday Feb 03, 2016 17:00 America/Los_Angeles
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Ira and Larry Goldberg Auctioneers are proud to present, among other numismatic material, in The Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction #90, the following topics:
Money of the Biblical collection.
Ancient coinage (including Greek, Roman - Republican and Imperial, Byzantine and large lots of ancient and library).
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Lot #3000 - Money of the Bible Collection
Lot #3001 - Money of the Bible Collection
Jewish War. Silver Shekel (13.85 g), 66-70 CE. Year 1 (66/7 CE). 'Shekel of Israel' around, '[year] 1' above, omer cup with smooth rim and pellet to either side. Reverse: 'Jerusalem [the] holy', sprig of three pomegranates. TJC 187; Hendin 1354. Excellent metal and toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
Ex Goldberg 41 (27 May 2007), 2495.
Lot #3002 - Money of the Bible Collection
Jewish War. Silver 1/2 Shekel (6.27 g), 66-70 CE. Year 1 (66/7 CE). 'Half of a shekel' around, '[year] 1' above, omer cup with smooth rim and pellet to either side. Reverse: 'Jerusalem [the] holy', sprig of three pomegranates. TJC 188; Hendin 1355. Lightly toned. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
Ex Goldberg 41 (27 May 2007), 2497.
Lot #3003 - Money of the Bible Collection
Jewish War. Silver 1/2 Shekel (6.79 g), 66-70 CE. Year 2 (67/8 CE). 'Half of a shekel' around, 'year 2' above, omer cup with pearled rim. Reverse: 'Jerusalem the holy', sprig of three pomegranates. TJC 195; Hendin 1359. Well struck and well centered, all lightly toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
Ex Goldberg 41 (27 May 2007), 2502.
Lot #3004 - Money of the Bible Collection
Jewish War. Silver Shekel (14.20 g), 66-70 CE. Year 3 (68/9 CE). 'Shekel of Israel' around, 'year 3' above, omer cup with pearled rim. Reverse: 'Jerusalem the holy', sprig of three pomegranates. TJC 202a; Hendin 1361. Well struck on excellent metal with all detail bold and crisp. A magnificent example with incredible natural iridescent toning. This beauty ranks as one of the finest silver shekels we have ever seen! Superb Nearly...
Lot #3005 - Money of the Bible Collection
Jewish War. Silver 1/2 Shekel (6.57 g), 66-70 CE. Year 3 (68/9 CE). 'Half of a shekel' around, 'year 3' above, omer cup with pearled rim. Reverse: 'Jerusalem the holy', sprig of three pomegranates. TJC 203; Hendin 1362. Well struck with lovely natural multicolor iridescent toning. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
Ex Goldberg 41 (27 May 2007), 2505.
Lot #3006 - Money of the Bible Collection
Jewish War. Æ Quarter (8.87 g), 66-70 CE. Year 4 (69/70 CE). 'Year four, quarter', two lulav branches. Reverse: 'For the redemtion of Zion', etrog. TJC 213; Hendin 1368. Rare. Dark green patina with earthern highlights. One of the finest examples extant. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
Lot #3007 - Money of the Bible Collection
Jewish War. Æ Quarter (8.63 g), 66-70 CE. Year 4 (69/70 CE). 'Year four, quarter', two lulav branches. Reverse: 'For the redemtion of Zion', etrog. TJC 213b; Hendin 1368. Rare. Dark brown patina with some lighter highlights. Seldom seen this choice. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
Ex Goldberg 41 (27 May 2007), 2509.
Lot #3008 - Money of the Bible Collection
Jewish War. Æ Eighth (6.19 g), 66-70 CE. Year 4 (69/70 CE). 'Year four', lulav bunch flanked by two etrogim. Reverse: 'For the redemtion of Zion', chalice with pearled rim. TJC 214a; Hendin 1369. Pleasing reddish-brown patina. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
Ex Goldberg 41 (27 May 2007), 2511.
Lot #3009 - Money of the Bible Collection
Jewish War. Silver Shekel (13.25 g), 66-70 CE. Year 5 (April-Augustus 70 CE). 'Shekel of Israel' around, 'year 5' above, omer cup with pearled rim. Reverse: 'Jerusalem the holy', sprig of three pomegranates. TJC 215; Hendin 1370 (this coin); Menorah Coin Project FJR 16, dies O1/R1 (this coin illustrated). Extremely Rare and of great importance. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine/Very Fine.
Jewish War Year 5 Shekel...
Lot #3010 - Money of the Bible Collection
Bar Kochba Revolt. Silver Sela (14.50 g), 132-135 CE. Year 1 (132/3 CE). 'Jerusalem', tetrastyle facade of the Temple of Jerusalem; Ark of the Covenant in chest form with semicircular lid and short legs, seen from a narrow side. Reverse: 'Year one of the redemption of Israel', lulav with etrog at left. Mildenberg 3 (O1/R3); TJC 218; Hendin 1373. Very rare and an incredibly choice example of this major Judean rarity. Boldly struck on a...
Lot #3011 - Money of the Bible Collection
Bar Kochba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.41 g), 132-135 CE. Year 1 (132/3 CE). 'Year one of the redemption of Israel', grape bunch on vine with small leaf. Reverse: 'Eleazar the priest', jug with handle; willow branch at right. Mildeberg II.2.4 (O2/R1; this coin); TJC 219; Hendin 1374 (this coin). Very rare. Boldly struck with all the letters clearly defined. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine.
The branch to the right of the jug...
Lot #3012 - Money of the Bible Collection
Bar Kochba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.24 g), 132-135 CE. Year 1/2 hybrid (132/3-133/4 CE). 'Year one of the redemption of Israel', grape bunch on vine with small leaf. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel', palm branch. Mildeberg 10 (O2/R9); TJC 237; Hendin 1382. Very Rare. Well struck on a nice broad flan and well centered on both sides. A marvelous specimen! Nearly Mint State.
Estimated Value $9,000-UP.
Lot #3013 - Money of the Bible Collection
Bar Kochba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.01 g), 132-135 CE. Year 1/2 hybrid (132/3-133/4 CE). 'Year one of the redemption of Israel', grape bunch on vine with small leaf. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel', wide lyre with three strings, four dots on sound box. Mildeberg 11 (O2/R7); TJC 236; Hendin 1383. Very rare. Well struck on a nice broad flan with wide margins on both sides. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated...
Lot #3014 - Money of the Bible Collection
Bar Kochba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.05 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2/1 hybrid (132/3-133/4 CE). 'Shma' (abbreviating Shi'mon), in triangular form within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, and tendrils below. Reverse: 'Eleazar the priest', fluted jug with handle on left; willow branch at right. Mildeberg 3 (O3/R1); TJC 235; Hendin 1384. Rare. Boldly struck and well centered with underlying luster present....
Lot #3015 - Money of the Bible Collection
Bar Kochba Revolt. Silver Sela (14.34 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Jerusalem', tetrastyle facade of the Temple of Jerusalem; Ark of the Covenant in chest form with semicircular lid and short legs, seen from a narrow side; star above. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel', lulav with etrog at left. Mildeberg 19 (O4/R13); TJC 230; Hendin 1386. Boldly struck with underlying luster present. Lightly toned. Superb Extremely...
Lot #3016 - Money of the Bible Collection
Bar Kochba Revolt. Silver Sela (14.71 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Jerusalem', tetrastyle facade of the Temple of Jerusalem; Ark of the Covenant in chest form with semicircular lid and short legs, seen from a narrow side; star above. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel', lulav with etrog at left. Mildeberg 14 (O3/R8); TJC 230a; Hendin 1387. Rare - only five specimens listed in Mildenberg. Well struck on a slightly...
Lot #3017 - Money of the Bible Collection
Bar Kochba Revolt. Silver Sela (13.20 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Jerusalem', tetrastyle facade of the Temple of Jerusalem; Ark of the Covenant in chest form with semicircular lid and short legs, seen from a narrow side; star above. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel', lulav with etrog at left. Mildeberg 21 (O4/R14); TJC 230a; Hendin 1387. Boldly struck and well centered, lightly toned. Extremely Fine.
...
Lot #3018 - Money of the Bible Collection
Bar Kochba Revolt. Silver Sela (14.60 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Shim'on', tetrastyle facade of the Temple of Jerusalem; Ark of the Covenant in chest form with semicircular lid and short legs, seen from a narrow side; star above. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel', lulav with etrog at left. Mildeberg 38 (O8/R27); TJC 233; Hendin 1388. Rare - only five specimens listed in Mildenberg. Boldly struck on a nice wide flan...
Lot #3019 - Money of the Bible Collection
Bar Kochba Revolt. Silver Sela (13.78 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Shim'on', tetrastyle facade of the Temple of Jerusalem; Ark of the Covenant in chest form with semicircular lid and short legs, seen from a narrow side; star above. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel', lulav with etrog at left. Mildeberg 28 (O6/R19); TJC 230; Hendin 1388. Rare. Lightly toned with underlying luster present. Extremely Fine.
...
Lot #3020 - Money of the Bible Collection
Bar Kochba Revolt. Silver Sela (13.65 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Shim'on', tetrastyle facade of the Temple of Jerusalem; Ark of the Covenant in chest form with semicircular lid and short legs, seen from a narrow side; star above. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel', lulav with etrog at left. Cf. Mildeberg 38/36 (O8/R26) die combination not recorded; TJC 230; Hendin 1388. Extremely Rare new die combination unknown to...
Lot #3021 - Money of the Bible Collection
Bar Kochba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.18 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Shim'' (abbreviating Shi'mon), in triangular form within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, and tendrils below. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel', wide lyre with three strings, four dots on sound box. Mildeberg 13 (O4/R7); TJC 238; Hendin 1389. Rare. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $3,...
Lot #3022 - Money of the Bible Collection
Bar Kochba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.27 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Shim'' (abbreviating Shi'mon), in triangular form within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, and tendrils below. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel', palm branch. Mildeberg 14 (O4/R9); TJC 245; Hendin 1390. Extremely Rare - only two specimens recorded by Mildenberg. Well struck with nice wide margins, lightly toned....
Lot #3023 - Money of the Bible Collection
Bar Kochba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.16 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Shim'on', grape bunch on vine with small leaf and tendril. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel', wide lyre with three strings. Mildeberg 43 (O9/R25); TJC 242; Hendin 1393. Rare. Overstruck on a denarius of Trajan with part of the obverse legend and face showing. Rare. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
Lot #3024 - Money of the Bible Collection
Bar Kochba Revolt. Silver Zuz (2.99 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Shim'on', grape bunch on vine with small leaf and tendril. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel', palm branch. Mildeberg 40 (O7/R12); TJC 248; Hendin 1394 corr. (rev. description). Lightly toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $700 - 800.
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