The June 4, 2000, Dr. Jon Kardatzke Collection Parts II & III, Sale 5
Lot 3225
Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 BC. AE Prutah. Lily surrounded by Hebrew legend ("Yehonatan the King"). Reverse: Upside down anchor within circle. Hen. 467. Fine. Scarce.
Estimated Value $70-90.
Lot 3226 
Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 BC. AE Lepton. Upright palm branch. Reverse: Lily. Hen. 468; Mesh. (Vol. 1) pl. 4, group B; Meshorer's 1st edition (Yehohanan Hyrcanus II) # 24. Reverse off centered as nearly all examples are. Fine. Very rare.
Estimated Value $150-250.
Lot 3227 
Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 BC. AE Lepton. Upside down anchor within circle. Reverse: Star of eight rays surrounded by border of dots and Aramaic inscription. Interestingly, the reverse exhibits one and a half images, a result of a double striking. Hen. 471 var. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $75-100.
Lot 3228
Alexander Jannaeus, 103-76 BC. AE Prutah. Hebrew inscription ("Yehonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews") surrounded by wreath. Reverse: Double cornucopia. Hen. 473. All the Hebrew letters are clear and distinct. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $30-50.
Lot 3229
Alexander Jannaeus, circa 78 BC. Lead 16 mm. Anchor with inscription around. Reverse: Aramaic inscription. Hen. 476. Mesh. 7a. Fine.
Estimated Value $30-50.
Lot 3230 
Mattathias Antigonus, 40-37 BC. AE 23 mm. Double cornucopiae with Hebrew legend around. Reverse: Ivy wreath with Greek legend around. Hen. 481v. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $450-650.
Lot 3231
Mattathias Antigonus, 40-37 BC. AE 20 mm. Single cornucopia tied with ribbons, vine leaf and grapes hang. Reverse: Greek legend within wreath. Hen. 482. Mesh. 31. Fine.
Estimated Value $75-125.
Lot 3232 
Mattathias Antigonus, 40-37 BC. AE Prutah. Hebrew ("Mattatayah the high priest") surrounded by wreath. Reverse: Double cornucopiae adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns. Hen. 484. A pleasing example for this scarce issue. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 3233
Collection of Hasmonean and Herodian Bronzes. A miscellaneous group consisting of 69 bronzes struck by the various Hasmonean and Herodian Kings of Judaea. Most are fully or partially attributed. The condition ranges from Fair to Fine. A worthwhile group that should be examined.
Estimated Value $500-1,000.
Lot 3234 
Herod I (the Great), 40 BC-4 AD. AE 8 Prutot. Tripod, ceremonial bowl (lebes) above, date (Year 3) and monogram in field. Reverse: Military helmet, facing, wreath featuring acanthus leaf around, cheek pieces and straps, star above flanked by two palm branches. Mesh. 1; Hen. 486. A remarkably choice example and thus rare. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 3235
Herod I (the Great), 40 BC-4 AD. AE 8 Prutot. Tripod, ceremonial bowl above and monogram in the field. Reverse: Military helmet. Hen. 486; Mesh. 1 var. Excellent detail for the grade. Fine.
Estimated Value $150-250.
Lot 3236 
Herod I (the Great), 40 BC-4 AD. AE Prutah. Aphlaston flanked by date and monogram, legend around. Reverse: Palm branch. AJC 5; Hen. 489. Scarce. Very Fine or better.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 3237 
Herod I (the Great), 40 BC-4 AD. AE Half-Prutah. Tripod table, legend around. Reverse: Two crossed palm branches. AJC 14; Hen. 495. Scarce. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200-300.
Lot 3238 
Herod Archelaus, 4 BC-6 AD. AE Prutah. Prow of galley right, circle around. Reverse: Inscription within wreath, all within circle. AJC 5a; Hen. 506. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-225.
Lot 3239 
Herod Archelaus, 4 BC-6 AD. AE Prutah. Anchor with long, slender arms. Reverse: Inscription surrounded by wreath. Hen. 507; Mesh. 237, 2b. A superb specimen. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $125-175.
Lot 3240 
Herod Archelaus, 4 BC-6 AD. AE Prutah. Anchor with long, slender arms. Reverse: Inscription surrounded by wreath. Hen. 507; AJC II, 239, 2b. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100-150.
Lot 3241 
Herod Archelaus, 4 BC-6 AD. AE Prutah. Legend around anchor, all within circle of dots. Reverse: Inscription within wreath. AJC 2a; Hen. 507. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-225.
Lot 3242 
Herod Archelaus, 4 BC-6 AD. AE Prutah. Legend around anchor, all within dotted circle. Reverse: Double cornucopiae, caduceus at center, all within circle of dots. AJC 1v; Hen. 508v. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 3243 
Herod Antipas, 4 BC-34 AD. Struck year 24 (20 AD). AE quarter denomination (12 mm). Reed upright with date (year 24) in field. Reverse: Inscription surrounded by a wreath. Hen. 511; Mesh. 242, 3. Nice green patina with clear details on the obverse only. Very Fine/Fair. Rare.
Estimated Value $350-450.
Lot 3244 
Herod Antipas, 4 BC-34 AD. Struck year 34 (30 AD). AE full denomination (24 mm). Palm branch upright with date (year 34) in field. Reverse: Inscription surrounded by a wreath. Hen. 516; Mesh. 9, Meshorer (original.) 69. Was probably cleaned at one time and could be darkened and improved. About Very Fine. Very rare.
Estimated Value $500-750.
Lot 3245 
Herod Philip, 4 BC-34 AD. Undated issue with Livia. AE 24 mm. Jugate heads of Tiberius and Livia. Reverse: Tetrastyle temple with round design in center. Mesh. 6; Hen. 530. Even reddish-brown patina with even wear. About Fine. Very rare.
Estimated Value $500-750.
Lot 3246
Herod Philip, 4 BC-34 AD. Struck year 12 (8/9 AD). AE 20 mm. Bare head of Augustus facing left. Reverse: Tetrastyle temple with date inside. Hen. 532; Mesh (Vol. 2), 4. A small defect is noted on the reverse flan, otherwise, the coin qualifies as a higher grade. Very Good. Rare.
Estimated Value $150-250.
Lot 3247 
Herod Philip, 4 BC-34 AD. Struck year 16 (12/13 AD). AE 20 mm. Laureate head of Augustus right. Reverse: Tetrastyle temple with date in retrograde. Hen. 533 var; Mesh. 5 var. Very sharp and well detailed. Attractive dark green patina with earthen highlights. Choice Very Fine. Unpublished and the first such example we have seen.
Estimated Value $800-1,200.
Lot 3248
Herod Philip, 4 BC-34 AD. Struck year 19 (15/16 AD). AE 19 mm. Laureate head of Tiberius right with counterstamp on neck. Reverse: Tetrastyle temple on low platform with staircase below, dot in pediment, date between columns; LITh (year 19). Mesh. 7c; Hen. 534 var. Although worn, the designs are easily discernible and the countermark is clear. Dark brown patina. Very Good.
Estimated Value $300-400.
The interesting countermark symbol appears to be a sun-wheel, somewhat similar to the symbol used on the leptons of Alexander Jannaeus.
Lot 3249
Herod Philip, 4 BC-34 AD. Struck year 19 (15/16 AD). AE 19 mm. Laureated head of Tiberius facing right, counterstamp at neck. Reverse: Tetrastyle temple on low platform with stair case below, within pediment the date (year 19). Hen. 534. Mesh. 7. Although the condition leaves something to be desired, the coin is identifiable and the date is clear. Good to Very Good. Very rare.
Estimated Value $300-400.
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