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HERITAGE AUCTIONS: JUDAEAN COINAGEHeritage Auctions will be will be hosting their Judaean coinage Spotlight on October 13. Some selections are discussed below. From the October 1, 2024 Heritage Coin News emailing. -Garrett Ancient Judaean coins, spanning from the 5th century BC to AD 244, offer a captivating glimpse into the rich history and culture of the area. Judaean coins of the region evolved under its various influences, from Hellenistic designs to symbols of Jewish independence during the Maccabean Revolt, and through the Jewish-Roman wars. Their coins reflect the changing tides of history, transitioning from Roman provincial coinage to the symbols of the Bar Kokhba Revolt. Today, Judaean coins are highly collectible because they offer a tangible connection to the ancient past and continue to be of great interest to scholars and collectors alike. Our October 13 Spotlight: Judaea Showcase Auction offers you the chance to acquire some of these fascinating pieces of history; bidding is open now. Unlike coins of the first Jewish War against Rome (AD 66-70), all coins of the Bar Kokhba Revolt were overstruck on Roman Provincial issues already in circulation, mainly silver tetradrachms and drachms of Antioch, Tyre, and Caesarea in Cappadocia, as well as Roman silver denarii. The government of Simon Bar Kokhba mainly controlled the Judaean hinterlands, hiding men and equipment in an elaborate network of underground caves and tunnels, and did not have the time or resources to set up a full-fledged mint with smelting, refining and casting capabilities. All the same, it must have given the rebel mintmasters a certain thrill to hammer flat the images of the Roman emperors and Pagan deities who they hoped to banish from Israel altogether. Coins struck during the first and second years of the revolt carry a date ("Year One / Two of the Redemption of Israel"), while coins struck during the third year (AD 134-135) are undated. This auction features a number of examples of the AR zuz from Year 3, with the finest graded of the group graded Choice AU 4/5 - 5/5 by NGC. Here are a few of the other numismatic relics of Judaea offered in this auction: 
PHOENICIA. Tyre. Ca. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR shekel. NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 5/5. Dated Civic Year 36 (91/0 BC) Dated Civic Year 36 (91/0 BC). Laureate head of Melqart right, lion skin tied around neck / TYPOY IEPAS-KAI ASY?OY, eagle standing left on prow, palm over wing; C? (date) above club in left field, Phoenician alef between legs, ??Y monogram in right field. DCA Tyre 759. Ex Walter Lee Crouch Collection (Superior Stamp & Coin Co Public Auction, 13-16 June 1977), lot 3080.
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JUDAEA. Jewish War (AD 66-70). AR shekel (22mm, 13.96 gm, 11h). NGC VG 4/5 - 2/5, scratches, edge chips. Jerusalem, dated Year 2 (April AD 67-March AD 68). Shekel of Israel (Paleo-Hebrew), ritual chalice with pearled rim, on two raised projections; Year Two above / Jerusalem the Holy (Paleo-Hebrew), staff with three pomegranate buds and globular base. GBC 6, 6387.
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Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (18mm, 3.43 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 3/5. Antioch, AD 72-73. IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head of Vespasian right / Palm tree in center, Titus (on left) standing right, grounded spear in right hand, parazonium in left, left foot on helmet, Jewess (on right) seated right in attitude of mourning. GBC 6, 6520 corr. (obverse legend). RIC II.1, 1558. Gorgeously toned specimen Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 3054 (7 April 2017), lot 30230.
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Vespasian (AD 69-79). AE sestertius (34mm, 25.92 gm, 7h). NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, light smoothing. Rome, AD 71. IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III, laureate head of Vespasian right / IVDAEA-CAPTA, palm tree in center; bearded and draped Jewish captive standing right (on left) , hands tied behind back, grounded shield behind, and Judaea seated right on cuirass (on right), in attitude of mourning, resting left elbow on knee, supporting head with left hand, pile of arms behind both figures, S C in exergue. RIC II.1 159. GBC 6, 6530.
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Divus Vespasian (AD 69-79). AR denarius (19mm, 3.55 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5. Rome, AD 80-81. DIVVS AVGVSTVS VESPASIANVS, laureate head of Vespasian right / Victory advancing left, placing shield on trophy, with X on shaft, Judaean captive seated left at base of trophy; EX-SC across fields. RIC II.1 (Titus) 364.
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Titus, as Caesar (AD 79-81). AR denarius (17mm, 3.00 gm, 6h). NGC VF 4/5 - 3/5, marks. Rome, AD 72-73. T CAES IMP VESP-PON TR POT, laureate head of Titus right / Titus driving in quadriga walking right, scepter in raised left hand, branch and reins in outstretched right. GBC 6, 6513. RIC II.1 (Vespasian) 1563. Wonderful iridescent luster. From The M&N Collection.
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Take advantage of your opportunity to place your bids in this auction through Sunday, October 13, with the Live Session scheduled for 7PM CT. All bids are accepted exclusively at Coins.HA.com!
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