LOT 2781
Ancient Roman Provincial Coins - Judaea - Imitation Year 2 Shekel Pendant 19th century A.D. or later
With suspension loop affixed at edge. Obv: omer cup with pearled rim with Hebrew date (year 2) above and inscription 'Shekel of Israel' around. Rev: stem with pearled bottom and three pomegranates with Hebrew inscription 'Jerusalem the Holy' around. Good very fine.(7.49 grams.). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a North London gentleman.
LiteratureSee Hendin, David, Not Kosher, F659.4 for a possibly identical example.
FootnotesThe early and rare Jewish series of coins have been extensively faked, with forgeries both cast and struck especially prevalent for those of the Jewish War periods; there are also a number of fantasy pieces recorded; David Hendin has written on these and his catalogue, cited above, is essential reading.
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LOT 2781
Ancient Roman Provincial Coins - Judaea - Imitation Year 2 Shekel Pendant
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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Ancient Roman Provincial Coins - Vespasian - Cappadocia - Nike AR Hemidrachm 77-78 A.D.
Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Caesarea mint. Obv: AYTOKR KAICAR OYECPACIANOC CEBA legend with laureate head right. Rev: Nike walking right, holding wreath and palm branch. 1.87 grams.
Good very fine.
Ex UK private collection. -
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Ancient Roman Provincial Coins - Alexandria - AE Tetradrachm Group [10] Circa 3rd century A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Group comprising: mixed issues and types. 75.62 grams total.
Good fine.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, dealer. -
Ancient Roman Provincial Coins - Nero - Judea - Porcius Festus - AE Prutah 54-68 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Obv: NEP / ωNO / C in three lines within wreath. Rev: LE KAICAPOC legend with upright palm branch. 1.89 grams.
Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
