Money of the Bible Collection - Coin Auctions
Lot 3012 - Money of the Bible Collection - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #90Bar Kochba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.24 g), 132-135 CE. Year 1/2 hybrid (132/3-133/4 CE). 'Year one of the redemption of Israel', grape bunch on vine with small leaf. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel', palm branch. Mildeberg 10 (O2/R9); TJC 237; Hendin 1382. Very Rare. Well struck on a nice broad flan and well centered on both sides. A marvelous specimen! Nearly Mint State. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #90Money of the Bible Collection |
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Lot 3028 - Money of the Bible Collection - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #90Bar Kochba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.23 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Shim'on', in two lines within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, and tendrils below. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel', palm branch. Mildeberg 59 (O14/R29); TJC 246; Hendin 1401. Overstruck on a drachm of Trajan from Bostra. Lightly toned. Choice Very Fine. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #90Money of the Bible Collection |
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Lot 3044 - Money of the Bible Collection - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #90Vespasian. Gold Aureus (7.32 g), AD 69-79. 'Judaea Capta' type. Lugdunum, AD 71. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG TR P, laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse: TRIVMP AVG in exergue, emperor on triumphal quadriga right, holding palm and eagle-tipped scepter, being crowned by Victory standing behind him and accompanied by trumpeter; before horses, soldier escorting captive with arms bound behind his back. RIC 1127; BMC 397; BN 17; Calicó 689; Hendin 1475. One of the rarest types of Judaea Capta coinage, this handsome example was struck immediately after the Jewish War concluded. Boldly struck in high relief with excellent detail. Delicately toned. Choice Very Fine. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #90Money of the Bible Collection |
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Lot 3007 - Money of the Bible Collection - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #90Jewish War. Æ Quarter (8.63 g), 66-70 CE. Year 4 (69/70 CE). 'Year four, quarter', two lulav branches. Reverse: 'For the redemtion of Zion', etrog. TJC 213b; Hendin 1368. Rare. Dark brown patina with some lighter highlights. Seldom seen this choice. Nearly Extremely Fine. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #90Money of the Bible Collection |
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Lot 3023 - Money of the Bible Collection - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #90Bar Kochba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.16 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Shim'on', grape bunch on vine with small leaf and tendril. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel', wide lyre with three strings. Mildeberg 43 (O9/R25); TJC 242; Hendin 1393. Rare. Overstruck on a denarius of Trajan with part of the obverse legend and face showing. Rare. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #90Money of the Bible Collection |
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Lot 3039 - Money of the Bible Collection - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #90Bar Kochba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.34 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Shim'on', in two lines within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, and tendrils below, pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section. Reverse: 'For the freedom of Jerusalem', fluted jug with handle on left; no willow branch. Mildeberg 132 (O19/R92); TJC 284; Hendin 1428. Extremely Fine. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #90Money of the Bible Collection |
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Lot 3002 - Money of the Bible Collection - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #90Jewish War. Silver 1/2 Shekel (6.27 g), 66-70 CE. Year 1 (66/7 CE). 'Half of a shekel' around, '[year] 1' above, omer cup with smooth rim and pellet to either side. Reverse: 'Jerusalem [the] holy', sprig of three pomegranates. TJC 188; Hendin 1355. Lightly toned. Choice Very Fine. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #90Money of the Bible Collection |
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Lot 3018 - Money of the Bible Collection - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #90Bar Kochba Revolt. Silver Sela (14.60 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Shim'on', tetrastyle facade of the Temple of Jerusalem; Ark of the Covenant in chest form with semicircular lid and short legs, seen from a narrow side; star above. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel', lulav with etrog at left. Mildeberg 38 (O8/R27); TJC 233; Hendin 1388. Rare - only five specimens listed in Mildenberg. Boldly struck on a nice wide flan with a couple of flan cracks around the edges as made. Underlying luster still present. Superb Extremely Fine. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #90Money of the Bible Collection |
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Lot 3034 - Money of the Bible Collection - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #90Bar Kochba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.36 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Shim'on', in two lines within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, and tendrils below. Reverse: 'For the freedom of Jerusalem', two trumpets upright. Mildeberg 67 (O14/R39); TJC 276b; Hendin 1417. Lustrous. Superb Extremely Fine. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #90Money of the Bible Collection |
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Lot 3013 - Money of the Bible Collection - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #90Bar Kochba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.01 g), 132-135 CE. Year 1/2 hybrid (132/3-133/4 CE). 'Year one of the redemption of Israel', grape bunch on vine with small leaf. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel', wide lyre with three strings, four dots on sound box. Mildeberg 11 (O2/R7); TJC 236; Hendin 1383. Very rare. Well struck on a nice broad flan with wide margins on both sides. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. Pre-Long Beach Auction #90Money of the Bible Collection |