Greetings CTAF friends. It’s been a while since I’ve contributed anything to the Ancients Forum. I must admit that I lurk fleetingly in the shadows on occasion. Last week the compulsion to pump up my Judaean collection got the better of me and after perusing the pages of my favorite VCoins dealers, I found 4 Judaean pieces complete with Hendin numbers that my collection was lacking. It turned out to be a great hunting trip. Here they are in order of Hendin number.
Nice pick-ups, @Deacon Ray! Here's another example of a Judaean coin of Vespasian / Tyche - this one from Ascalon. Judaea. Ascalon. Vespasian (69-79 AD). AE (24 mm 10.47 gm, 12h). Dated Civic Year 181 = AD 77/78. CΕΒ[ΑCΤΟC], Laureate head of Vespasian left. / ΑCΚΑΛΩ, Tyche standing facing head left on prow of galley left, holding vexillum and aplustre; on left, incense altar; in right field, dove standing above date: AПP.
Long time no see Ray ! Good to see you back. Very nice acquisitions. I only have a few Judean coins in my collection, but this one I never showed it. Hendin 1244
Your presence has been very much missed on the forum @Deacon Ray ! CT is honestly not the same without you. I’m afraid I don’t have any new Judean coins so I will post up a new photo of my old favorite. Hasmonean Dynasty of Judea John Hyrcanus I, 134-104 BC AE Prutah, Jerusalem mint, struck ca. 129-122 BC Wt.: 1.82 g Dia.: 15 mm Obv.: Paleo-Hebrew inscription in wreath; Greek letter alpha above Rev.: Double cornucopia with a pomegranate between horns Ref.: Hendin 1132
Nice coins! Just curious do you happen to have any Shekels? I read an article that said during Roman times Jews who came to make a sacrifice at the Temple had to exchange their Roman money for Jewish or Tyrian money due to the Roman money being made of less pure silver. (exact article below) I’d love to see coins from Judea during Roman times.
Welcome back! I can only present my one and only Judaean coin Judaea. Jerusalem. Herodians. Agrippa I CE 37-43. Prutah Æ 18 mm., 2,78 g. Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Agrippa I. 37-44 C.E. AE prutah (19.2 mm, 2.82 g, 11 h). Jerusalem mint, struck 41-42 C.E.. BACIΛEΩC AΓPIΠA, umbrella / Three ears of barley, flanked by L-ς. Hendin 1244; Meshorer TJC 120.
After seeing all these Jewish coins I’m starting to think maybe I should collect them too. xD I mean I guess since I collect Roman coins and Judea was a part of Rome it’s still within the definition of what I collect. I’m not Jewish but I have always had a huge respect for the Jewish people. They were persecuted and oppressed for so many centuries and still refused to abandon their beliefs. That takes balls of steel and a moral character of the highest order.
No full denomination shekels, @Gam3rBlake , but I do have an eighth shekel. I can remember when I purchased it online from Shick Coins in Israel. It was my first purchase from an international dealer and I was not prepared for the waiting period involved with Israeli purchases. All exports must be approved and documented by the Israel Antiquities Authority. Anyway, it was worth the wait, it’s one of my favorites.
Oh wow nice!! I definitely think those coins would be worth waiting for. ^_^ A few months ago I was looking at Ancient Judea coins and I was shocked how much they sold for. Especially coins from the Jewish War! O_O The whole antiquities authority thing has always confused and scared me. I’m not speaking of Israel specifically but just in general a lot of countries have similar kind of laws like Greece and Italy and such.
Lovely coins Ray! My favorite is the Vespasian. That is a great coin. Also, it is great to see you posting again.