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silver Tetradrachm of Athens (reverse)

A new style silver Tetradrachm of Athens, struck circa 137-110 BC, the obverse showing the helmeted head of Athena and the reverse the Owl, standing on an Amphora with legend, all within wreath. This is a Very Fine example with extremely high relief on the reverse. [Greece] [Coin Collecting]...

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Alexander Jannaeus reverse

Coins relating to the Hasmonean Princes: Alexander Jannaeus (Yehonatan) (103 - 76 BC) AE Prutah Hendin 473, SGCv2 6089 15 mm. 2.57 gm. Die position=12h reverse Obverse: Hebrew inscription surrounded by wreath. Reverse: Double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns. [Israel] [Coin Collecting]...

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Valerius Gratus (15 - 26 AD) obverse

Coins relating to the Roman Procurators : Valerius Gratus (15 - 26 AD) AE Prutah 18 AD Hendin 646, SGIC 5620 15 mm. 2.14 gm. Die position=3h Procurator under Tiberius obverse Obverse: TIB KAI CAP (Tiberius Caesar) in wreath tied with an X at bottom. Reverse: Palm branch flanked by IOY [lambda]IA, and date LE (year 5). [Israel] [Coin Colle...

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Coins references/bibliography

Nicely done, in color. [Ancient Near East] [Coins]...

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Judaean Kingdom (coins)

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