So I just about set up a snipe, and caught myself. The lot I was going to bid on is not really my specialty area. So I stopped and thought why the heck I was going to bid on these coins. I came up with only one answer, it was because my box of these is short, and I thought another 15 or so would fill it up. Not really a great reason to spend money, huh? Anyone else ever do something similarly dumb? In case anyone was wondering, it was Judaic coins I am "short" of.
Speaking of which, I'm a little low on Judaic myself as I haven't acquired a single piece yet. But the coinage of this area intrigues me enough to investigate it further. I'm particularly interested in acquiring a few early Gazan pieces.
Hey Blue Bart, I understand. I really understand. VK: I think Jerry is the tall one in the back left.
I am surprised. They are pretty tightly aligned with Nabatean pieces. I don't see why you wouldn't want some.
In addition to a few samples of coinage from around the Arabian Peninsula: Sabaean, Himyarite, Judaea Capta, Arabia Pertraea, etc.
Great movie. And I'm totally guilty of buying things I really don't want, it's what happens when I don't have a real solid goal. I just kind of fly Off until I can grab a solid thing to chase after.
Chris, get yourself a handful of cheap, scrappy little prutahs. You'll sleep better at night knowing the box is full.
Ha yea. I always wanted to get some Judea coins, but they are oh so expensive for probably crappiest coins minted in antiquity, but there is alot of history in these. Just so crappy and expensive.
I agree. However, the Bar Kochba Revolt coins have some intriguing and attractive devices, but getting a nice piece will set you back.
Like many aspects of ancient numismatics, the more you learn about the series, read the history and the affect of these coins, they become MUCH more interesting than meets the eye. I am not a huge fan, but can appreciate the series more after I read Hendin.
