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Shimon Bar Kokhba – Gleanings from an Unobserved Hybrid The transformation of the Jewish coinage during the First Jewish War against Rome was singular in its quest of advancing the quality and a … read more

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KING AGRIPPA I:Some of the most popular coins of ancient Judaea and the surrounding areas are those of King Agrippa I. His numismatic issues are suitable for all collectors - from the most common $30 … read more

People always wonder are there any coins specifically associated with the holiday of Purim (the book of Esther) such as perhaps coins bearing the portrait of the Persian King Achashveirosh (Aheusauros … read more

Greek obols, Judaean yehuds and their fractions are so tiny, sometimes only about 5 or 6mm in diameter and 1/8th of 1 gram!! How did people carry them around, and reasonably use them as currency? … read more