LOT 2986
Judaea. First Jewish War AE Prutah. 66-70 CE.
Jerusalem mint. Dated year 2 (67/8 CE). 'Year two' (retrograde) in Paleo-Hebrew, amphora with broad rim and two handles / 'The freedom of Zion' in Paleo-Hebrew; vine leaf on small branch with tendril. TJC 196a; Sofaer 11-4; Hendin GBC 6, 6389; Hendin GBC 5, 1360. Near Very Fine. Very rare with retrograde inscription.(3.02gr, 18mm, 5h.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Group of Five [5] Sasanian Kingdom AR Drachms. 6th-7th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Various mints. 20.37gr total.
Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK market before 2000; Property of a London, UK, gentleman. -
Judaea. First Jewish War AE Prutah. Dated Year 2 (67/8 CE).
Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Jerusalem mint. 'Year two' in Paleo-Hebrew, amphora with broad rim and two handles / 'The freedom of Zion' in Paleo-Hebrew; vine leaf on small branch with tendril. TJC 196a; Sofaer 11-4; Hendin GBC 6, 6389; Hendin GBC 5, 1360. 1.90gr, 15mm, 5h.
Very Fine.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Group of Eight [8] Greek and Roman Coins. Circa 3rd century BC-3rd century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Various types. 44.09gr total.
Near Fine to Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, collector.
