Current Lots and Archive

SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos I Soter. 281-261 B.C. AR tetradrachm. 16.79 gm. 28 mm. Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Diademed head of Antiochos I right / Apollo Delphios seated left on omphalos, holding arrow and resting hand on grounded bow; monogram to outer left and right; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ. SC 379.3a. HGC 9, 128g. SNG Spaer 289. Good Very Fine; fine style portrait; rich old tone with underlying iridescence; well centered.

“The Seleukid Empire was the largest of the successor states carved from the short-lived empire of Alexander the Great, and arguably the most culturally diverse. Over nearly two and a half centuries it produced an astonishing volume and variety of coinage...from mints scattered across its vast expanse.” (Seleucid Coins: A Comprehensive Catalogue, Volume I, by Arthur Houghton and Catharine Lorber with Brian Kritt.) Lots 68-80 mark the beginning of our offering of a collection of Seleukid coins which we will continue in succeeding sales. We begin with tetradrachms from several different mints of Seleukos I, who founded the Seleukid dynasty which ruled until Pompey made Syria a Roman province in 63 B.C. He was succeeded by his son Antiochos I Soter, who was followed by Antiochos II Theos, and so on. We offer examples both in the types of Alexander, and with their portraits. Sprinkled throughout are a number of interesting bronzes.

SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos I Soter. 281-261 B.C. Æ. 1.89 gm. 13 mm. Aï Khanoum mint. Struck circa 267-261 B.C. Head of Apollo right / Horned helmet right; monogram to right, ΒΑΣΙΛΕ[ΩΣ] ΑΝΤΙ[ΟΧΟΥ] below. SC 448b. SMAK Type 8a. HGC 9, 212. SNG ANS 65-66. Good Very Fine; handsome dark green patina with earthen highlights. Charming little portrait on an interesting flan. A coin with character. Extremely Rare.

“The Seleukid Empire was the largest of the successor states carved from the short-lived empire of Alexander the Great, and arguably the most culturally diverse. Over nearly two and a half centuries it produced an astonishing volume and variety of coinage...from mints scattered across its vast expanse.” (Seleucid Coins: A Comprehensive Catalogue, Volume I, by Arthur Houghton and Catharine Lorber with Brian Kritt.) Lots 68-80 mark the beginning of our offering of a collection of Seleukid coins which we will continue in succeeding sales. We begin with tetradrachms from several different mints of Seleukos I, who founded the Seleukid dynasty which ruled until Pompey made Syria a Roman province in 63 B.C. He was succeeded by his son Antiochos I Soter, who was followed by Antiochos II Theos, and so on. We offer examples both in the types of Alexander, and with their portraits. Sprinkled throughout are a number of interesting bronzes.

SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos II Theos. 261-246 B.C. AR tetradrachm. 17.03 gm. 30 mm. In the name of Seleukos I. Laodikeia ad Mare mint. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; dolphin left above monogram in left field, monogram below throne; ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ. SC 576.1 var. (monogram below dolphin, cf. 576.6 for monogram). Houghton, Early, unlisted obverse die. HGC 9, 235. Good Very Fine; nicely toned. Rare.

Ex CNG 108 (16 May 2018) lot 305 (MNL Collection). Ex Elwood Rafn Collection.

“The Seleukid Empire was the largest of the successor states carved from the short-lived empire of Alexander the Great, and arguably the most culturally diverse. Over nearly two and a half centuries it produced an astonishing volume and variety of coinage...from mints scattered across its vast expanse.” (Seleucid Coins: A Comprehensive Catalogue, Volume I, by Arthur Houghton and Catharine Lorber with Brian Kritt.) Lots 68-80 mark the beginning of our offering of a collection of Seleukid coins which we will continue in succeeding sales. We begin with tetradrachms from several different mints of Seleukos I, who founded the Seleukid dynasty which ruled until Pompey made Syria a Roman province in 63 B.C. He was succeeded by his son Antiochos I Soter, who was followed by Antiochos II Theos, and so on. We offer examples both in the types of Alexander, and with their portraits. Sprinkled throughout are a number of interesting bronzes.

SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos II Theos. 261-246 B.C. AR tetradrachm. 17.04 gm. 27 mm. Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Diademed head of Antiochos I right / Apollo Delphios seated left on omphalos, holding arrow and resting hand on grounded bow; monogram to outer left and right; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ. SC 587.4b. HGC 9, 236g. Very Fine; light attractive tone; crisp well struck portrait for issue.

Ex Harlan Berk BBS 203 (18 January 2018) lot 135.

“The Seleukid Empire was the largest of the successor states carved from the short-lived empire of Alexander the Great, and arguably the most culturally diverse. Over nearly two and a half centuries it produced an astonishing volume and variety of coinage...from mints scattered across its vast expanse.” (Seleucid Coins: A Comprehensive Catalogue, Volume I, by Arthur Houghton and Catharine Lorber with Brian Kritt.) Lots 68-80 mark the beginning of our offering of a collection of Seleukid coins which we will continue in succeeding sales. We begin with tetradrachms from several different mints of Seleukos I, who founded the Seleukid dynasty which ruled until Pompey made Syria a Roman province in 63 B.C. He was succeeded by his son Antiochos I Soter, who was followed by Antiochos II Theos, and so on. We offer examples both in the types of Alexander, and with their portraits. Sprinkled throughout are a number of interesting bronzes.

SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos III 'the Great.' 222-187 B.C. Æ. 4.91 gm. 17 mm. Military mint in Coele-Syria. Struck 202-187 B.C. Macedonian shield with facing gorgoneion in central boss / Elephant walking right; anchor above, BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY in exergue. SC 1089.1. HGC 9, 490. Near Very Fine; attractive dusky gray-green patina with earthen highlights.

Ex Z.P. Collection (Austria), collector's ticket included, identifying this piece as an extremely rare barbarous "orientali" imitation of Antiochos I.

“The Seleukid Empire was the largest of the successor states carved from the short-lived empire of Alexander the Great, and arguably the most culturally diverse. Over nearly two and a half centuries it produced an astonishing volume and variety of coinage...from mints scattered across its vast expanse.” (Seleucid Coins: A Comprehensive Catalogue, Volume I, by Arthur Houghton and Catharine Lorber with Brian Kritt.) Lots 68-80 mark the beginning of our offering of a collection of Seleukid coins which we will continue in succeeding sales. We begin with tetradrachms from several different mints of Seleukos I, who founded the Seleukid dynasty which ruled until Pompey made Syria a Roman province in 63 B.C. He was succeeded by his son Antiochos I Soter, who was followed by Antiochos II Theos, and so on. We offer examples both in the types of Alexander, and with their portraits. Sprinkled throughout are a number of interesting bronzes.

SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos IV Epiphanes. 175-164 B.C. Serrate Æ. 3.13 gm. 15 mm. Ptolemais (Ake) mint. Struck circa 175-173/2 B.C. Veiled and diademed bust of Laodike IV right; monogram behind / Elephant's head left; prow below, monogram in left field; BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOΧOY. SC 1477.1a. HGC 9, 686. Good Very Fine; attractive glossy apple-green patina. Particularly fine for issue.

“The Seleukid Empire was the largest of the successor states carved from the short-lived empire of Alexander the Great, and arguably the most culturally diverse. Over nearly two and a half centuries it produced an astonishing volume and variety of coinage...from mints scattered across its vast expanse.” (Seleucid Coins: A Comprehensive Catalogue, Volume I, by Arthur Houghton and Catharine Lorber with Brian Kritt.) Lots 68-80 mark the beginning of our offering of a collection of Seleukid coins which we will continue in succeeding sales. We begin with tetradrachms from several different mints of Seleukos I, who founded the Seleukid dynasty which ruled until Pompey made Syria a Roman province in 63 B.C. He was succeeded by his son Antiochos I Soter, who was followed by Antiochos II Theos, and so on. We offer examples both in the types of Alexander, and with their portraits. Sprinkled throughout are a number of interesting bronzes.

SELEUKID EMPIRE. Alexander I Balas. 152-145 B.C. Æ. 2.5 gm. 14 mm. Antioch on the Orontes mint. Head of Dionysos right, wreathed with ivy / Elephant standing left; AY monogram to right; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ. SC 1791.1a. HGC 9, 919. Good Very Fine; glossy dark brown patina; a bit of light porosity; good style, with a pleasing elephant. Well centered and struck.

Ex Elsen 59 (18 September 1999) lot 167.

“The Seleukid Empire was the largest of the successor states carved from the short-lived empire of Alexander the Great, and arguably the most culturally diverse. Over nearly two and a half centuries it produced an astonishing volume and variety of coinage...from mints scattered across its vast expanse.” (Seleucid Coins: A Comprehensive Catalogue, Volume I, by Arthur Houghton and Catharine Lorber with Brian Kritt.) Lots 68-80 mark the beginning of our offering of a collection of Seleukid coins which we will continue in succeeding sales. We begin with tetradrachms from several different mints of Seleukos I, who founded the Seleukid dynasty which ruled until Pompey made Syria a Roman province in 63 B.C. He was succeeded by his son Antiochos I Soter, who was followed by Antiochos II Theos, and so on. We offer examples both in the types of Alexander, and with their portraits. Sprinkled throughout are a number of interesting bronzes.

SELEUKID EMPIRE. Alexander I Balas. 152-145 B.C. Serrate Æ. 7.94 gm. 21.5 mm. Contemporary imitation. Copying an uncertain mint in northern Syria. His diademed head right / Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and long scepter; ΑΛEΞANΔ... (debased legend). Cf. SC 1818. Cf. HGC 9, 909. Very Fine; dark patina with red earthen highlights; appealing almost barbarous bust; broad flan. An attractive and idiosyncratic imitation of a rare type.

“The Seleukid Empire was the largest of the successor states carved from the short-lived empire of Alexander the Great, and arguably the most culturally diverse. Over nearly two and a half centuries it produced an astonishing volume and variety of coinage...from mints scattered across its vast expanse.” (Seleucid Coins: A Comprehensive Catalogue, Volume I, by Arthur Houghton and Catharine Lorber with Brian Kritt.) Lots 68-80 mark the beginning of our offering of a collection of Seleukid coins which we will continue in succeeding sales. We begin with tetradrachms from several different mints of Seleukos I, who founded the Seleukid dynasty which ruled until Pompey made Syria a Roman province in 63 B.C. He was succeeded by his son Antiochos I Soter, who was followed by Antiochos II Theos, and so on. We offer examples both in the types of Alexander, and with their portraits. Sprinkled throughout are a number of interesting bronzes.

SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos VI Dionysos. 144-142 B.C. Serrate Æ. 7.3 gm. 21 mm. Antioch on the Orontes mint. Struck mid 143(?)-circa 142 B.C. Radiate and diademed head of Antiochos VI right, wreathed with ivy / Elephant standing left, holding torch with raised trunk; ΣΤΑ above cornucopiae to right; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΥ. SC 2006d. HGC 9, 1043. Near Very Fine; dark brown patina; clear and attractive; charming portrait well centered on a broad flan.

Acquired from Brian Kritt in December 1999.

“The Seleukid Empire was the largest of the successor states carved from the short-lived empire of Alexander the Great, and arguably the most culturally diverse. Over nearly two and a half centuries it produced an astonishing volume and variety of coinage...from mints scattered across its vast expanse.” (Seleucid Coins: A Comprehensive Catalogue, Volume I, by Arthur Houghton and Catharine Lorber with Brian Kritt.) Lots 68-80 mark the beginning of our offering of a collection of Seleukid coins which we will continue in succeeding sales. We begin with tetradrachms from several different mints of Seleukos I, who founded the Seleukid dynasty which ruled until Pompey made Syria a Roman province in 63 B.C. He was succeeded by his son Antiochos I Soter, who was followed by Antiochos II Theos, and so on. We offer examples both in the types of Alexander, and with their portraits. Sprinkled throughout are a number of interesting bronzes.

SELEUKID EMPIRE. Tryphon. Circa 142-138 B.C. Æ. 4.86 gm. 17 mm. Uncertain mint. His diademed head right / Spiked Macedonian helmet with cheek guards, adorned with wild goat's horn above visor; AΣ to inner left; [B]AΣIΛEΩΣ TPYΦΩNOΣ [AY]TOKPATOPOΣ. SC 2040. HGC 9, 1061. Extremely Fine; glossy black patina with some red earthen and silvery highlights; fine portrait.

“The Seleukid Empire was the largest of the successor states carved from the short-lived empire of Alexander the Great, and arguably the most culturally diverse. Over nearly two and a half centuries it produced an astonishing volume and variety of coinage...from mints scattered across its vast expanse.” (Seleucid Coins: A Comprehensive Catalogue, Volume I, by Arthur Houghton and Catharine Lorber with Brian Kritt.) Lots 68-80 mark the beginning of our offering of a collection of Seleukid coins which we will continue in succeeding sales. We begin with tetradrachms from several different mints of Seleukos I, who founded the Seleukid dynasty which ruled until Pompey made Syria a Roman province in 63 B.C. He was succeeded by his son Antiochos I Soter, who was followed by Antiochos II Theos, and so on. We offer examples both in the types of Alexander, and with their portraits. Sprinkled throughout are a number of interesting bronzes.

SELEUKID EMPIRE. Alexander II Zabinas. 128-122 B.C. Æ. 6.23 gm. 19 mm. Antioch on the Orontes mint. Dated year 184 (129/8 B.C.). His diademed head right / Dionysos standing left, holding thyrsos and kantharos; Σ to outer left, ΔΠΡ (date) to inner left; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ. SC 2229.2. HGC 9, 1161. Good Very Fine; fields chased; glossy dark green, almost black, patina, with a lovely portrait.

Ex Lanz 117 (24 November 2003) lot 418.

“The Seleukid Empire was the largest of the successor states carved from the short-lived empire of Alexander the Great, and arguably the most culturally diverse. Over nearly two and a half centuries it produced an astonishing volume and variety of coinage...from mints scattered across its vast expanse.” (Seleucid Coins: A Comprehensive Catalogue, Volume I, by Arthur Houghton and Catharine Lorber with Brian Kritt.) Lots 68-80 mark the beginning of our offering of a collection of Seleukid coins which we will continue in succeeding sales. We begin with tetradrachms from several different mints of Seleukos I, who founded the Seleukid dynasty which ruled until Pompey made Syria a Roman province in 63 B.C. He was succeeded by his son Antiochos I Soter, who was followed by Antiochos II Theos, and so on. We offer examples both in the types of Alexander, and with their portraits. Sprinkled throughout are a number of interesting bronzes.

PHOENICIA. Arados. Circa 138-43 B.C. AR tetradrachm. 14.46 gm. 27 mm. Dated CY 183 (77/76 B.C.). Turreted, veiled, and draped bust of Tyche right / Nike standing left, holding wreath and palm frond; ΓΠΡ (date) over Aramaic letter D over MΣ to left; all within wreath. HGC 10, 72. Good Very Fine; handsome turreted head; lightly toned; light porosity and light scratches on reverse to left.

PHOENICIA. Tyre. AR shekel. 14.14 gm. 28 mm. LC = 121/0 BCE. Laureate head of Melqarth right / Eagle standing left; ΤΥΡΟΥ ΙΕΡΑΣ ... Α ΑΣΥΛΟΥ around; LC over club to left, monogram between legs. BMC Phoenicia 58 (p 235). Good Very Fine; attractively toned; good style. The "thirty pieces of silver" type.

PHOENICIA. Tyre. 126/5 B.C.-A.D. 65/6. AR shekel. 14.38 gm. 30 mm. Dated CY 37 (90/89 B.C.). Laureate head of Melkart right / Eagle standing left on prow, palm frond behind; ZΛ (date) above club to left, monogram to right, Phoenician B between legs; TΥΡΟΥ ΙΕΡΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΑΣΥΛΟΥ around. HGC 10, 357. BMC 128. DCA 920. DCA-Tyre 133. NGC Choice XF Strike 5 Surface 5; lightly iridescent tone over attractive surfaces. Choice example.

JUDAEA. Hasmoneans. John Hyrcanus I. 135-104 BCE. Æ prutah. 1.76 gm. 13 mm. Hebrew inscription in wreath / Double cornucopia with pomegranate between horns. AJC Pb9 (I. Pl. 43). Cf Hendin 1135. Good Very Fine; well struck in high relief, beautifully patinated; high quality example.

Purchased from Brian Kritt, with his envelope.

A COLLECTION OF HIGH QUALITY COINS OF JUDAEA

This group of eleven Biblical era coins represents the Hasmoneans, Herodians, and Roman Procurators of Judea concluding with the First and Second Revolts. David Sear, author of several important references on ancient coinage, once commented about this series as “the miserable coins of this type…identified with the widow’s mite,” a description of their usual condition. They were casually produced as small change with minimal attention to quality. This group is exceptional and was carefully assembled by a collector over a period of years who sought the finest examples possible. The provenance for each piece is the same, ex Brian Kritt, and each coin comes with the envelope he provided with the coin, with his attributions, including handwritten inscriptions.

JUDAEA. Hasmoneans. Yehudah Aristobolus I. 104-103 BCE. Æ prutah. 1.65 gm. 13 mm. Hebrew inscription in wreath / Double cornucopia with pomegranate between horns. AJC Ja4 (I. Pl. 25). Cf Hendin 1143. Good Very Fine; well struck, high quality example; beautifully patinated, with designs of glossy green patina set off by pale green earthern fields; struck in high relief.

Purchased from Brian Kritt, with his envelope.

A COLLECTION OF HIGH QUALITY COINS OF JUDAEA

This group of eleven Biblical era coins represents the Hasmoneans, Herodians, and Roman Procurators of Judea concluding with the First and Second Revolts. David Sear, author of several important references on ancient coinage, once commented about this series as “the miserable coins of this type…identified with the widow’s mite,” a description of their usual condition. They were casually produced as small change with minimal attention to quality. This group is exceptional and was carefully assembled by a collector over a period of years who sought the finest examples possible. The provenance for each piece is the same, ex Brian Kritt, and each coin comes with the envelope he provided with the coin, with his attributions, including handwritten inscriptions.

JUDAEA. Hasmoneans. Antigonus Mattathias. 40-37 BCE. Æ prutah. 1.72 gm. 13 mm. Hebrew inscription in wreath / Double cornucopia with grain ear between horns, border of dots. AJC Y1P (I. Pl. 55). Hendin 1164. Good Very Fine; well struck, high quality example; rich green patina. The last Hasmonean king—Rome completing its domination.

Purchased from Brian Kritt, with his envelope.

A COLLECTION OF HIGH QUALITY COINS OF JUDAEA

This group of eleven Biblical era coins represents the Hasmoneans, Herodians, and Roman Procurators of Judea concluding with the First and Second Revolts. David Sear, author of several important references on ancient coinage, once commented about this series as “the miserable coins of this type…identified with the widow’s mite,” a description of their usual condition. They were casually produced as small change with minimal attention to quality. This group is exceptional and was carefully assembled by a collector over a period of years who sought the finest examples possible. The provenance for each piece is the same, ex Brian Kritt, and each coin comes with the envelope he provided with the coin, with his attributions, including handwritten inscriptions.

JUDAEA. Herodians. Herod I the Great. 40-4 BCE. Æ prutah. 1.57 gm. 14 mm. An anchor; Greek legend; HPW BACIΛ around (short for "Herod, King") / Double cornucopia with a caduceus between horns. AJC 17b (II: Pl. 2). Cf Hendin 1188. Good Very Fine; exquisite example.

Purchased from Brian Kritt in 2009 ($300), with his envelope.

A COLLECTION OF HIGH QUALITY COINS OF JUDAEA

This group of eleven Biblical era coins represents the Hasmoneans, Herodians, and Roman Procurators of Judea concluding with the First and Second Revolts. David Sear, author of several important references on ancient coinage, once commented about this series as “the miserable coins of this type…identified with the widow’s mite,” a description of their usual condition. They were casually produced as small change with minimal attention to quality. This group is exceptional and was carefully assembled by a collector over a period of years who sought the finest examples possible. The provenance for each piece is the same, ex Brian Kritt, and each coin comes with the envelope he provided with the coin, with his attributions, including handwritten inscriptions.

JUDAEA. Herodians. Agrippa I. 37-44 CE. Æ prutah. 2.52 gm. 16 mm. Mint of Jerusalem. Year 6 (41/2 CE). A canopy; BACILEWC ΑΓΡΠΑ around ("King, Agrippa") / Three grain ears rising from between two leaves; L — S at sides. AJC 11 (II: Pl. 10). Hendin 1244. Good Very Fine; bold, well struck and centered, choice black patina set off by pale green earthen fields.

Purchased from Brian Kritt in 2002 ($250), with his envelope.

A COLLECTION OF HIGH QUALITY COINS OF JUDAEA

This group of eleven Biblical era coins represents the Hasmoneans, Herodians, and Roman Procurators of Judea concluding with the First and Second Revolts. David Sear, author of several important references on ancient coinage, once commented about this series as “the miserable coins of this type…identified with the widow’s mite,” a description of their usual condition. They were casually produced as small change with minimal attention to quality. This group is exceptional and was carefully assembled by a collector over a period of years who sought the finest examples possible. The provenance for each piece is the same, ex Brian Kritt, and each coin comes with the envelope he provided with the coin, with his attributions, including handwritten inscriptions.

JUDAEA. Procurators. Marcus Ambibulus (Governor under Augustus). 9-12 CE. Æ prutah. 2.25 gm. 16 mm. Year 39 (9 CE). A grain ear curved right; KAI CAP ("Of Caesar"); border of dots / A palm tree, eight branches, two bunches of dates hanging from bottom branches, L — ΛΘ on sides; border of dots. AJC 3. (II: Pl. 30). Hendin 1329. Good Very Fine; bold, well struck and centered, choice green patina; full weight plus, bottom portion of flan missing.

Purchased from Brian Kritt, with his envelope.

A COLLECTION OF HIGH QUALITY COINS OF JUDAEA

This group of eleven Biblical era coins represents the Hasmoneans, Herodians, and Roman Procurators of Judea concluding with the First and Second Revolts. David Sear, author of several important references on ancient coinage, once commented about this series as “the miserable coins of this type…identified with the widow’s mite,” a description of their usual condition. They were casually produced as small change with minimal attention to quality. This group is exceptional and was carefully assembled by a collector over a period of years who sought the finest examples possible. The provenance for each piece is the same, ex Brian Kritt, and each coin comes with the envelope he provided with the coin, with his attributions, including handwritten inscriptions.

JUDAEA. Procurators. Valerius Gratus (Governor under Tiberius). 15-26 CE. Æ prutah. 2.38 gm. 15 mm. Year 2 (15/16 CE). Wreath; KAI CAP in center / A double cornucopia, TIB (Tiberius) LB (Year 2) between horns. AJC 6. (II: Pl. 30). Hendin 1332. Good Very Fine; bold, well struck and centered, choice black patina with earthen highlights; full weight plus.

Purchased from Brian Kritt, with his envelope.

A COLLECTION OF HIGH QUALITY COINS OF JUDAEA

This group of eleven Biblical era coins represents the Hasmoneans, Herodians, and Roman Procurators of Judea concluding with the First and Second Revolts. David Sear, author of several important references on ancient coinage, once commented about this series as “the miserable coins of this type…identified with the widow’s mite,” a description of their usual condition. They were casually produced as small change with minimal attention to quality. This group is exceptional and was carefully assembled by a collector over a period of years who sought the finest examples possible. The provenance for each piece is the same, ex Brian Kritt, and each coin comes with the envelope he provided with the coin, with his attributions, including handwritten inscriptions.

JUDAEA. Procurators. Pontius Pilate (Governor under Tiberius). 29-62 CE. Æ prutah. 2 gm. 15 mm. Year 17 (30/31 CE). Wreath; LIZ (Year 17) in center / A lituus; TIBEPIOY KAICAROC ("Of Tiberius Caesar") around. AJC 23. (II: Pl. 31). Hendin 1360. Good Very Fine; bold, well struck and amazingly well centered, choice black patina with earthen highlights.

Purchased from Brian Kritt in 2009 ($300), with his envelope.

A COLLECTION OF HIGH QUALITY COINS OF JUDAEA

This group of eleven Biblical era coins represents the Hasmoneans, Herodians, and Roman Procurators of Judea concluding with the First and Second Revolts. David Sear, author of several important references on ancient coinage, once commented about this series as “the miserable coins of this type…identified with the widow’s mite,” a description of their usual condition. They were casually produced as small change with minimal attention to quality. This group is exceptional and was carefully assembled by a collector over a period of years who sought the finest examples possible. The provenance for each piece is the same, ex Brian Kritt, and each coin comes with the envelope he provided with the coin, with his attributions, including handwritten inscriptions.

JUDAEA. Procurators. Porcius Festus (Governor under Nero). 59-62 CE. Æ prutah. 2.15 gm. 15 mm. Year 5 (58/9 CE). Wreath; NER WNO C in center / A palm branch; LEKAIC APOC ("Year 5 of Caesar") on sides. AJC 35. (II: Pl. 33). Hendin 1351. Good Very Fine; bold, well struck and centered, choice green with earthen contrast patina; full weight plus.

Purchased from Brian Kritt, with his envelope.

A COLLECTION OF HIGH QUALITY COINS OF JUDAEA

This group of eleven Biblical era coins represents the Hasmoneans, Herodians, and Roman Procurators of Judea concluding with the First and Second Revolts. David Sear, author of several important references on ancient coinage, once commented about this series as “the miserable coins of this type…identified with the widow’s mite,” a description of their usual condition. They were casually produced as small change with minimal attention to quality. This group is exceptional and was carefully assembled by a collector over a period of years who sought the finest examples possible. The provenance for each piece is the same, ex Brian Kritt, and each coin comes with the envelope he provided with the coin, with his attributions, including handwritten inscriptions.

JUDAEA. First Revolt. 66-70 CE. Æ prutah. 2.29 gm. 17 mm. Year 2 (67/68 CE). An amphora with a broad rim, two handles; border of dots; Hebrew legend ("Year 2") / A small branch with a tendril, beginning from the right, a vine leaf attached; Hebrew legend ""The freedom of Zion"). AJC 11. (II: Pl. 18). Hendin 1360. Near Extremely Fine; bold, well struck and centered, choice black patina.

Purchased from Brian Kritt in 2009 ($350), with his envelope.

A COLLECTION OF HIGH QUALITY COINS OF JUDAEA

This group of eleven Biblical era coins represents the Hasmoneans, Herodians, and Roman Procurators of Judea concluding with the First and Second Revolts. David Sear, author of several important references on ancient coinage, once commented about this series as “the miserable coins of this type…identified with the widow’s mite,” a description of their usual condition. They were casually produced as small change with minimal attention to quality. This group is exceptional and was carefully assembled by a collector over a period of years who sought the finest examples possible. The provenance for each piece is the same, ex Brian Kritt, and each coin comes with the envelope he provided with the coin, with his attributions, including handwritten inscriptions.

JUDAEA. Second Revolt. 132-135 CE. Æ middle bronze. 10.42 gm. 23 mm. Year 2 (133/134 CE). A vine leaf on a tendril; "Year two of the freedom of Israel" around in Hebrew lettering / A seven branched palm tree with two bunches of dates hanging; "Simon" in Hebrew letters. Mildenberg 48 (same dies; probably number 4 of 4 cited; not number 3, an NFA 1982 piece). Hendin 1408. Extremely Fine; beautifully patinated; well centered and sharply struck. Exceptional quality example.

Purchased from Brian Kritt in 2002 ($725), with his envelope.

A COLLECTION OF HIGH QUALITY COINS OF JUDAEA

This group of eleven Biblical era coins represents the Hasmoneans, Herodians, and Roman Procurators of Judea concluding with the First and Second Revolts. David Sear, author of several important references on ancient coinage, once commented about this series as “the miserable coins of this type…identified with the widow’s mite,” a description of their usual condition. They were casually produced as small change with minimal attention to quality. This group is exceptional and was carefully assembled by a collector over a period of years who sought the finest examples possible. The provenance for each piece is the same, ex Brian Kritt, and each coin comes with the envelope he provided with the coin, with his attributions, including handwritten inscriptions.

PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy VI Philometor. First sole reign, 180-170 B.C. Æ diobol. 15.3 gm. 26 mm. Wreathed and draped bust of Cleopatra I (as Isis) right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings spread; monogram to left. SNG Copenhagen 279. Very Fine; dark green patina with spots of blue.