The June 2-5, 2002, Pre-Long Beach Sale, Sale 14
Lot 4401
Phoenicia. Tyre, after 126
BC. AR Shekel-Tetradrachm (14.1 g), struck 45/46 AD. Laureate, skin-clad
bust of Melkaart right. Reverse: Eagle standing left on prow, palm
branch at shoulder, club and date in fields (year 171). BMC --; RPC 4671. Good
centering, struck on usual undersize flan. Lightly toned and attractive for the
late series. Issued in Jerusalem? Very Fine.
Estimated Value
$300-350.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her
Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 55.
Lot 4402
Judea, Seleucid Ascalon.
Antiochus VIII, 121-96 BC. AR Tetradrachm (13.5 g), struck 119/118 BC.
Diademed head of Antiochus VIII right. Reverse: Eagle standing left
on thunderbolt, palm at shoulder, Seleucid date at right (year 194); monogram
and dove in left field. Hendin 417; ACNAC 4: Houghton 822 var. On tight flan
with usual metal porosity. Well struck up and quite handsome for this series.
Nearly Extremely Fine. Rare.
Estimated Value $950-UP.
Ex
Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty
Pieces of Silver, coin no. 85.
Lot 4403
Judea. Under Persian Rule,
before 333 BC. AR Yehud Hemiobol (.04 g). Profile view of lily.
Reverse: Eagle frontally displayed, head to the right; to right, Hebrew
inscription ("YHD"). Hendin 427; AJC I, p. 116, 8. Sharply struck on choice
metal. Reverse nicely centered, with virtually complete inscription.
Extremely Fine. Rare, and a really choice example.
Estimated Value
$1,000-UP.
Lot 4404
Judea. Hellenistic Period,
after c. 305 BC. Yehud AR Quarter Obol (0.18 g). Diademed head of Ptolemy I
right. Reverse: Eagle left, standing with wings spread; Yehu[dah] in
Hebrew at left. Hendinn 438; AJC I, 117, 16. Sharp strike on very good metal.
Portait choice, well centered and from a fairly fresh die, thus with fine
detail. Choice Extremely Fine. Excellent and recommended.
Estimated
Value $350-450.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her
Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 91.
Lot 4405
Judea. Hasmonean Period.
John Hyrcanus I, 134-104 BC. AE Lepton. Upright palm branch, flanked by
Hebrew inscription in four lines on either side. Reverse: Lily, within
beaded circular border, "A" monogram at left. Hendin 458; AJC I, Group O.
Sharply struck and nicely centered. With black-green patina, and tan earthen
highlights. Extremely Fine. Choice and rare, especially this nice. A
very comparable example appeared in a recent NY retail list at $550!
Estimated Value $175-275.
Lot 4406
Hasmonean Period.
Mattathias Antigonus, 40-37 BC. Lot of Thee AE's. Two AE 24 mm.'s: Double
cornucopiae / Greek inscription around ivy wreath; Hendin 481. Also Hendin 482:
AE 19 mm., Filleted cornucopia / Greek inscription within laurel wreath. With
varied patinas. One side usually off center to some degree. Lot of 3 coins.
Coins average Fine.
Estimated Value $100-225.
Ex Shirley
Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces
of Silver, coin nos. 131-133.
Lot 4407
Herodian Period. Herod the
Great, 40 BC. - 4 AD. Eight Prutot, struck 40 BC. Helmet with cheek pieces,
topped by star, palm branches flanking. Reverse: Tripod lebes, flanked
by date and monogram. Hendin 486; AJC II, 235, 1. Some peripheral striking
weakness. Very good deep green patina. Very Fine.
Estimated Value
$125-200.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her
Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 134.
Lot 4408
Herodian Period. Herod the
Great, 40 BC. - 4 AD. AE Double Prutot. Tripod flanked by palm branches.
Reverse: Cross within diadem, Greek inscription around. Hendin 490; AJC
236, 7. Fine. Scarce.
Estimated Value $100-200.
Ex Shirley
Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces
of Silver, coin no. 135.
Lot 4409
Herod Philip, 4 BC. - 34
AD. AE 19 mm., dated 12/13 AD. Laureate head of Augustus right; Greek
inscription around. Reverse: Tetrastyle temple with date between
columns, regal inscription. Hendin 533; AJC II, 244, 5. Some striking flatness.
Dark green, black, and red patina. Fine plus. Scarce.
Estimated
Value $250-350.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her
Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 143.
Lot 4410
Herod Antipas, 4 BC. - 40
AD. AE Half Denomination, struck at Tiberius, c. 30 AD. Upright palm,
flanked by date; Greek inscription around. Reverse: Two line Greek
inscription, within wreath. Hendin 517; AJC II, 242, 10. Sharp strike. Dark
green patina, with earthen highlights. Very Fine plus. Scarce.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection,
published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no.
142.
Lot 4411
Agrippa II, 56-95 AD. AE
25 mm., struck 74/75 AD. Laureate head of Titus right. Reverse:
Victory advancing right, holding palm and wreath; date and regal inscription.
Hendin 591; AJC II, 251, 10. Better centering. Dark green patina, with earthen
highlights. Fine plus. Scarce.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical
Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 147.
Lot 4412
Agrippa II, 56-95 AD. AE
20 mm., struck 79/80 AD. Laureate head of Titus right. Reverse: War
galley sailing left; border of dots. Hendin 598 var.; Mesh. 18a. Cf.
Bromberg Part I, lot 47. Although well worn, the type is easily recognizable.
Very Good. A very rare issue and seldom offered.
Estimated Value
$200-UP.
Lot 4413
Agrippa II, 56-95 AD. AE
26 mm., struck 86/87 AD. Laureate head of Titus right. Reverse:
Victory advancing right, holding palm and wreath; date and regal inscription.
Hendin 612; AJC II, 254, 32a. Well centered, with variegated green and brown
patina. Fine.
Estimated Value $100-200.
Ex Shirley Barr
Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of
Silver, coin no. 148.
Lot 4414
Agrippa II, 56-95 AD. AE
15 mm., struck 95/96 AD. Laureate bust of Domitian right; AUTO DOMI at
right.Reverse: Inscription and date within wreath. Hendin 634 var. (name
spelled there as "DOM"); AJC II, p. 258, 56. Well struck. Deep green patina,
with earthen highlights. Choice Very Fine. Scarce.
Estimated Value
$100-200.
Lot 4415
Procuratorial Period.
Valerius Gratus, 15-26 AD. AE Prutah (Year 4), struck 17 AD. Vine leaf on
branch, inscription around. Reverse: Amphora with scroll handles; date
in field. Hendin 643; AJC II, Supp. V, 16. Obverse off center, but amphora
perfectly framed, with lovely deep blue azurite patina. Very Fine /
Extremely Fine. Less common.
Estimated Value $100-150.
Ex
Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty
Pieces of Silver, coin no. 154.
Lot 4416
Procuratorial Period.
Pontius Pilate, 26-36 AD. Lot of Four AE Prutot. The two major varieties
are included here. One of Hendin 648: Three ears of barley / Simpulum; struck
29 AD. And three of: Lituus / Wreath; Hendin nos. 649, 649a, 650. Various
patinas and centerings. Coins range from Fine to Very Fine plus.
Estimated Value $125-175.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection,
published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin
nos. 157, 158, 159, 160.
Lot 4417
Lot of 3 Fine
Procuratorial Period Prutot. Included are two of Antonius Felix,
52-59 AD., struck 54 AD.: Wreath with inscription within / Two crossed palm
branches, Hendin 651; also, Hendin 652, Two crossed shields / Date palm,
inscription of BRIT (Britannicus, the ill fated son of Empereror Claudius)
above. Lastly, Porcius Festus, 59-62 AD., struck 58/59 AD.: Wreath with
inscription within / Palm branch, Hendin 653a. All are cleanly and boldly
struck, on choice metal, with pleasing patinas. Lot of 3 coins. Coins
average about Extremely Fine. An exemplary group.
Estimated Value
$125-275.
Lot 4418
The Jewish War, 66-70 AD.
AR Half Shekel (6.2 g), Year 1, struck 66/67 AD. Omer cup with smooth rim
but pearl on either side, base with pearled ends; Hebrew inscription around,
date above cup. Reverse: Stem with pearled base and three pomegranates;
Hebrew inscription around ("Jerusalem the Holy"). Hendin 656; AJC II, p. 259,
6. Well centered, with good strike. Metal decent. With light, artistic toning.
Choice example. Extremely Fine. Rare.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.
Lot 4419
The Jewish War, 66-70 AD.
AR Half Shekel (6.9 g), Year 1, struck 66/67 AD. Omer cup with pearled rim;
Hebrew inscription around, date above cup. Reverse: Stem with pearled
base and three pomegranates; Hebrew inscription around. Hendin 656; AJC II,
259, 6. Complete devices on rather spacious flan. With original dark hoard
patina. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.
Ex
Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty
Pieces of Silver, coin no. 166.
Lot 4420
The Jewish War, 66-70 AD.
AR Shekel (14.0 g), Year 2, struck 67/68 AD. Omer cup with pearled rim,
base with projections; Hebrew inscription around, date above cup.
Reverse: Stem with pearled base and three pomegranates; Hebrew
inscription around ("Jerusalem the Holy"). Hendin 659; AJC II, p. 260, 8.
Deeply toned, as uncovered, with original "find" patina. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.
Lot 4421
The Jewish War, 66-70 AD.
AR Shekel (14.1 g), Year 2, struck 67/68 AD. Omer cup with pearled rim,
base with projections; Hebrew inscription around, date above cup.
Reverse: Stem with pearled base and three pomegranates; Hebrew
inscription around ("Jerusalem the Holy"). Hendin 659; AJC II, p. 260, 8.
Perfectly centered on tight module. Bold strike, on good metal. Lightly toned,
with residual luster. Very choice example. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000-2,500.
Lot 4422
The Jewish War, 66-70 AD.
AR Shekel (14.1 g), Year 2, struck 67/68 AD. Omer cup with pearled rim,
base with projections; Hebrew inscription around, date above cup.
Reverse: Stem with pearled base and three pomegranates; Hebrew
inscription around ("Jerusalem the Holy"). Hendin 659; AJC II, p. 260, 8. Bold
strike, on good metal. Toned, as uncovered, with original "find" patina.
Attractive example. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.
Lot 4423
The Jewish War, 66-70 AD.
AR Shekel (14.2 g), Year 2, struck 67/68 AD. Omer cup with pearled rim;
Hebrew inscription around, date above cup. Reverse: Stem with pearled
base and three pomegranates; Hebrew inscription around. Hendin 659; AJC II,
260, 8. Perfectly centered on very round, albeit a little tight flan. Lightly
toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.
Ex
Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty
Pieces of Silver, coin no. 167.
Lot 4424
The Jewish War, 66-70 AD.
AE Prutah, Year 2, struck 67/68 AD. Amphora with broad rim and two handles;
date around. Reverse: Vine leaf on branch; Hebrew inscription around ("For the
freedom of Zion"). Hendin 661; AJC II, p. 260, 11. Dark brown to black patina,
with reddish earthen highlights. With sharp, clean strike. Another choice
example. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $75-125.
Lot 4425
The Jewish War, 66-70 AD.
AE Prutah, Year 2, struck 67/68 AD. Amphora with broad rim and two handles;
date around. Reverse: Vine leaf on branch; Hebrew inscription around
("For the freedom of Zion"). Hendin 661; AJC II, p. 260, 11a. With dark green
to black patina, and earthen highlights. Lovely example of the "classic"
Judaean bronze. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $75-125.
Lot 4426
The Jewish War, 66-70 AD.
AR Shekel (12.3 g), Year 3, struck 68/69 AD. Omer cup with pearled rim,
base with projections; Hebrew inscription around, date above cup.
Reverse: Stem with pearled base and three pomegranates; Hebrew
inscription around ("Jerusalem the Holy"). Hendin 662; AJC II, p. 261, 18.
Nicely centered on fairly full flan. Bold strike, with much luster on obverse.
Some porosity and light corrosion on reverse. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.