Intertestamental

Scarce Prutah Alexander Jannaeus.

Scarce Prutah of Hasmoneans Alexander Jannaeus. 103-76 BC, Yehonatan the King. Obverse side: Lily surrounded by Hebrew inscription (Yehonatan the King). Reverse side: Inverted anchor within circle and Greek inscription ALEXANDROU BASILEWS (Alexander the king). Reference: Hendin 467...

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Alexander tyhe Great Macedonian Kingdom, 336 - 323 B.C.

Alexander III The Great, Macedonian Kingdom, 336 - 323 B.C. Silver tetradrachm, Price 3857, M��ller -, SNG Cop -, EF, Susa mint, 17.182g, 26.2mm, 225o, posthumous, c. 316 - 311 B.C.; obverseHerakles' head right, clad in Nemean lion scalp headdress tied at neck; reverse BASILEWS ALEXANDROU, Zeus enthroned left, eagleextended in right, long vertical...

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Ptolemy XII Coin

Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt: Ptolemy XII or XIII Neos Dionysios Tetradrachm Coin Ptolemy XII or XIII Neos Dionysios (80-58; 55-51 B.C.) Silver Tetradrachm Weight 13.4g. Diameter 25 mm. Obverse: Diademed bust of Ptolemy XII or XIII Neos Dionysios right. Reverse: ÂÃÃ"ÉËÅÙÃ" ÃÃ"ÃËÅÌÃÉÃÕ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt. Rare coin of a sc...

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Ptolemaic Egypt Greek Coins

After Alexander the Great's death, Egypt was administred by Ptolemy, one of his friends and generals. In 305 B.C. Ptolemy crowned himself king, establishing one of the most important and flourishing hellenistic monarchies. The culture was a complex mixture of egyptian and greek traditions, best represented by the famous city of Alexandria. As all o...

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Cleopatra Roman Coins

Cleopatra, Roman Imperatorial Coins...

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Hasmonean lepton of John Hyrcanus I

Hasmoneans lepton of John Hyrcanus I, Hasmoneans, John Hyrcanus I. 127-104 BC. AE Lepton. Obverse side: Palm branch with Hebrew (Yehochanan the High Priest and the council of the Jews). Reverse side: Lily within circle of dots. Scarce because of its small size. Reference: Hendin 458.0...

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