Tree of Life

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by 7Calbrey, Mar 16, 2020.

  1. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    The ancient Tree of Life, known as Menorah seems a little bit original on obverse of this coin. The legend looks probably ancient Hebraic, with reverse showing a tree bearing pomegranates. It weighs 1.45 g. Please post a comment if you have.

    Menor O.JPG Mengren R.JPG
     
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  3. Valentinian

    Valentinian Well-Known Member

    I think it is a modern reproduction.
     
  4. Al Kowsky

    Al Kowsky Well-Known Member

    It sure looks suspicious :shifty:. Hopefully Deacon Ray can chime in on this.
     
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  5. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    ..kool coin Charles!...i've never seen one like it...:)
     
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  6. dadams

    dadams Well-Known Member

    The only ancient Jewish coins depicting a menorah are those of Mattathias Antigonus (40-37 B.C.) the last Hasmonean king of Judea. These are highly sought after and much reproduced.

    I don't have one but it looks like this:
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    Edit to add:
    If you have the funds:
    ROMA XIX
     
  7. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    Thanks a lot to all of you. I learned that I have to keep this precious gem, even though it's a reproduction. The "genuine" value is beyond imagination as seen by the Link ROMA XIX offered by coin-friend dadams.
     
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  8. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    ..you know this is a hobby in which we can go broke doing and still have money .....:D..
     
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  9. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    @ominus1 .. May God help us for ever. Cheers all the way.
     
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