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Numismatic Art of Antiquity VO/4. No, 8 AUGUST 1990 $2,00

Timeless tradition Origin of piggy bank traced to life style of Romans by Marvin Tameanko vernacular we might say - ownership of Of all the Roman inventions which a pig was like having "money in the are still in use today. the most mundane banJc" , but numismatic ally interesting is the Roman savings banks were very common "piggy" bank. The earliest common and examples are lrnown from known example of a piggy bank was as early as Republican times. These found in 1908 during the excavations of banks were usually made of a ceramic Pompeii. the Roman city buried by the material in the form of urns, temples volcano of Vesuvius in A.D. 79. This and dome shaped beehives. Urns were savings bank. was found hidden in the used by Romans for storing valuables garden wall of a large house. It was and for receptacles for donative offerings made of terracotta in the form of an to the gods. The temples. being sacred elaborately ornamented, decorative chest buildings. served as the banks in ancient It was obviously meant to be a times and Romans deposited large sums miniature imitation of the strong boxes of money to temple ueasuries for usually located in the atrium of the safekeeping. Honey was the commonly Roman home which contained the used sweetener in ancient times and the family's funds and valuables. Incised on bee was known as an industrious saver The "Piggy Bank" found at Porrpeii in 1908, the lid of the bank was a drawing of a of honey. For these reasons. the now in the Yale Unwersity All Gallery, Drawn from a photograph, Jarge pig and the word "FELIX". Felix Romans usually adopted the forms of is the beautiful Latin word for urns, temples and beehives for savings happiness. The Romans of the fint banks. The savings bank found at century AD. probably considered a man Pompeii is the fim example found who owned a pig to be very happy which features a pig in its design. techniques were unscientific in 1908. emperors Augustus, Claudius, Galba, because the pig would assure him and The bank is about 4 inches long by the excavators crudely broke through the Vespasian and Titus as Caesar. his family of food for many months. 2 inches wide and 2 112 inches high. It top around the slot to remove the coins. To express this thought in the modem contained 10 -asses and as archaeological The ten asses were struck under the Please tum to page XXlIIl Classical images Turkoman die-engraver borrowed Hellenistic motif by Wayue G. Sayles pictorial series which was mostly Leo. This theme, usually represented coins depict riden on lions, but this one Of the bronze coins struck by zodiacal in nature. Included in this by Man riding on the back of a lion, is is c~y different Artuqid princes in the 13th century, one series were representations of a number not uncommon in zodiacal references in particular stands out as clearly of the known planeu as well as at least dating back to much earlier times. On the earliest of these Tur:k:oman representative of an ancient motif. two constellations. It has been There are some pecul1arities of the "Iion·riders", struck under the Nasir al·Din Artuq Arslan, who ruled at commonly accepted that one of those representation found on Nasir al-Din's Danishrnendid king Imad al-Din Dhu1· Mardin from AD 1201 • 1239 (AH 597- representations depicted the planet Mars coin that have caused this issue to be Nun b. Muhammad (AD 1142-1175), 637), was responsible for the issue of a in conjunction with the constellation referred to by earlier numismatists as a the rider bears a dagger in his upraised man riding a buffalo or a ram, as well as right hand. Later examples generally a lion. The animal is clearly a feline, portray the rider with either a dagger or a but it does not bear the typical attributes sword - typical attributes of Mars. The Miscellanea ...... of a lion. The shape of the head is at rider in this Artuqid motif, quite unlike least not typical of a male lion. Mars, holds a cup or bowl in his right • Sadigh expansion continues Furthermore, a well struck example of hand and a shaft. the top end of which Mehrdad Sadigh recently announced a significant expansion of Sadigh the coin shows the beast to be covered disappears off the flan. in his left He Gallery in Manhattan. The gallery of ancient an and artifacts, located at 303 with circular markings or spots. It is appears to be seated side-saddle. as the Firth Ave., specializes in monumental as well as minoc antiquities. The beyond doubt the representation of a shoulders and chest are facing directly expansion has added 1,000 square feet to the finn's 16th floor showroom by leopard. Why should the die engraver toward the viewer. The legs are covered physically combining rooms 1602 and 1603. have gone to such extremes unless it by a long robe. Dots, representing The expansion was needed. according to Sadigh, to provide adequate was, in fact, important that the display space for the fInn's increasing inventory of larger Egyptian and distinction be made? Other Turkoman Please tum to page XXII classical items. For an appointment to visit Sadigh Gallery call Mehrdad Sadigh or Pat Rem1er at (800) 426-2007 or (212) 125-7537, • Seaby celebrates gallery opening INSIDE B.A. Seaby, London numismatic and antiquities publishers and dealen, 0... "' ..;r held a reception to mark the opening of their new Antiquities Gallery. Open THE CELATOR: 0.-, 0" house was held on Tuesday: July 10. Chairman Jerome M. Eisenberg and . 0 Directors of B.A. Seaby were pleased to invite Seaby customers to view the :Em"0_ -~m new antiquities gallery. The gallery is located at the fIrm's offICeS at 7 Davies en - S..... London, WI. telephone 071-495 2590. FAX 071-491 1595, Point of View II ",-0 en"'~ Book News 1111 en'" • Celotor changes to magazine format People VI en Beginning with the September issue, TM Cekuor will change to a Market signalu.re, magazine style format. Publisher Wayne Sayles commented that XII "We have come as far as the tabloid newspaper format will allow, and any Calendar · XXI improvement in quality mandates a change in format We view this change Coin File XVIII H. Il as a major milestone in the evolution of TM CelaJor and see it as a distinct Trivia XVIII 8:. impovement both for the reader and the advertiser." Readers who have seen Prof. Directory XXVIII . 1 Tite Best of TIle CeialOT "88" or "89" will immediaIely m:ognize the new -= Classlfieds !!i. format. Deadlines, features, subscription cost, frequency and distribution will XXX remain unchanged ii. ', . , '...... II August 1990 Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor: PROBABLY WON'T BE AMONG ••• OUR CLIENTELE". As a collector of I've been an avid reader of The the coinage of Roman Egypt, I quickly Commentary by Wayne G, Sayles Celator since its inception and would realized that I was destined not to be like to suggest an improvement to your among Dr. Saslow's clientele. As a fine publication. Shorten it by one person who loves the provincial coins he next time you read this courtesy and privilege given any other page. column it will look considerably advertiser. he collects, I have always resented the tone of this ad, which implies that T different Starting with the Sep­ . We deeply regret the fact that some Patric/c Cecere collectors of the above coin types are tember issue. we will be presenting The of our readers have from time to time California . Celator in a signature format For those felt insulted by comments published in somehow deficient, not worthy of Dr. of you who are not familiar with the the "Back Page\ and can only Saslow's time. My guess is that buyers term, that essentially means magazine recommend that those parties deal with ••••• of the above coin types are usually style format We have always felt that individuals or firms more closely collectors and not the investors that Dr. quality production was an important aligned with, and supportive of. their Saslow would rather work with. Will ingredient in our special "mix" and have own personal preferences. TM CelatOT • I would like to comment on "A NAB tum into an investor oriented done everything possible to set and as a matter of policy, does not in any coin's point of view' (July, 1990). I show like the U.S. shows have? maintain a high standard. After nearly way endorse the claims or opinions of enjoyed Bob Levy's piece immensely. Luckily there are many other dealers four years of working with the tabloid any of its advertisers. contributing The anthropomorphic perspective he who will take the time to work with newspaper format, we feel we have authors, or responding readers beyond chose to use was both informative and collectors of provincial coinage etc. Now if we can just find someone to reached a point where future improve­ assuring the conditions of advertising as entertaining. From the outset, this coin carry on the concept of the Classical ment dictates a change in approach. published took on an attractiveness I ordinarily Numismatic Bourse. OUT readers who have ordered the As editor of TIu! Celator, I have associate with teddy bears. As I read "Best of The Celator - 1988" and "89" often stated my own opinions about about the adventures of O. Denarius, I Thanks for putting out a great will immediately understand the buying and collecting ancient coins. began skipping through the sentences in publication. difference. The signature format is The fact that I collect Turkoman bronze anticipation and experienced feelings of Bill Kalmbach printed on a sheet-fed press, which coins should bear wibtess to the fact . abandonment when he was sold in 1980. Texas allows for greater control and finer that I do not personally have a penchant And then ... on a mid 90 degree evening screened photographs. It is easier to for traditional market-leader types. in July in Western Oregon my skin store, easier to read, lends itself better to Still, I do not feel any compelling need erupted in 'goose bumps' as three friends ••••• indexing, and lays out more coherently and to criticize the buying habits of were reunited. I believe O. Denarius Thanks for another fine copy of The than a newspaper. Another "factor, collectors or investors of another Bob will forever share a horne as they Celator. The article on repros of the which affects distribution, is improved I persuasion. share such a special memory. couldn't Syracusan dekadrachm was most newsstand marketability. We feel that help wondering if this man is an We are, unfortunately, travelling in appropriate since two weeks before I had is the change a significant step forward, troubled waters within ·our small educator - our system of public purchased just this coin from a dealers opening many new avenues for future fraternity. With patience and caution. education could use such creative typeS - box of unknowns in the naive improvement, and will result in a much however, the controversies of today will but with certainty I know this man to assumption it could be a find. Thanks improved product. It will take us a few become only a passing episode in the be a loving. loyal friend and I thank him to Kerry Wetterstrom and the good. issues to "get the feel~ of our new long history of a fascinating discipline. for sharing with me. offices he works for I found my format, but we expect very few Above all, we should concentrate on mistake. Money returned and moral problems. enjoying our hobby, each in our own D. Ann Schowalter discovered. Deal with well known Other than an improved format, you way, and discount the petty disagree­ Oregon ancient dealers and rely on the fine can count on The Celator being pretty ments that waste our precious time. specialists we have . much the same as always. Our Our travels in August will include ••••• philosophy and editorial policies will the ANA Convention in Seattle and the Gerry Meisenhelder not change. We will continue to focus Rare Coins Expo in Minneapolis. In P~n.nsylvanio. on numismatic art and artifacts from I feel a lot of empathy with the letter mid-September we embark upon a from Larry Klein in the July issue. I antiquity, especially as worts of an. month long trip to Turkey, along with have attended every CNB held in Dallas ••••• We will be changing the kxi: of some travelling companion and co-author Bill and have always looked faward to them features, due to the new layout Spengler, to gather tmal information, [extract correspondence: Mr. Kutcher to opportunities and limitations, we do eagerly. I liked the small, informal photographs. and details for our setting and the chance to visit with Mr. Tameanko] not, however, anticipate any immediate forthcoming book on Turkoman coins changes in the content of features or some of my favorite de~ers. I liked (yes it is still alive!). We will be being able 10 relax with a glass of wine I have always believed that the types of articles offered. visiting the sites of virtually all of the and a bite of cheese, and I liked the Stearns Bicycle Co. was located in The subscription rates, frequency, Turkoman dominions in eastern Twkey. Syracuse, New York and not in London. and distribution will remain the same, attitude of the organizer that allowed Steve will get his feet wet in a big such an atmosphere to exist England as your Celator article of July and our advertising program should be way as we leave him in charge of the 1990 indicated. Of course I have not stronger and more attractive than ever. editorial desk as well as a new format As far as Dr. Saslow is concerned. researched the company nor the Steams We hope that you will enjoy the new Fortunately. he is very much up to the my tmt impression of him carne from copy of the famous dekaclrachm of look of The CelaJor, and thank all of the task. an ad of his in The Celator. He said "If ancient Syracuse. However. an article faithful subscribers and advertisers that We could use a fresh start in the you are building a collection of any of from the Numismatic Scrapbook have helped make this big step possible. "Letters" section. If you've got a tale 10 the following: Byzantine bronze or magazine of March 1954 shows this As if we didn't have enough share, a new discovery, or just an idle silver, Greek bronzes, Parthian, kind of copy and gives Syracuse, New excitement here, we are also proud to observation. we could use it now! Sit Bactrian, Indo-Greek. Constantinian York for the horne of the Stearns announce the impending publication of down for a couple minutes, take pen to bronzes. Late Roman bronze, Roman Bicycle Co. our first book. Going to the printer at paper, and let us hear your point of Republican bronze, Roman Colonial or The first of these copies that I about the time you read this, Valentine view. Greek Imperial coinage" etc., "YOU purchased some thirty to thirty-five Duval: an awobwgraphy is a story that years ago came with a small card that romantics will love. It is a story about explains the coin, the copy's intended coins and gems, collecting and Deadline for the September purpose and the place of origin. My connoisseurship, and the personal second of these copies came to me with feelings of one of the greatest issue is Friday, August 10 a copy of an article, which I have now antiquarians of the 18th century. The misplaced, by Mr. Arlie R. Slabaugh. original English edition by Anne The author stated that his information Manning, published in 1860, is written came mostly from an article in a in a captivating style that few modem magazine about bicycles. In the ankle writers could hope to duplicate. See our he stated that, if my memory serves me ad within for details. Postmaster: send add ...... chang.. to: correctly, that besides the iron type In our mailbag this month were P ,0, Box 123, LodI, WI 53555 copies that were given out as more letters about the ftBack Page". We Phone (608) 592-4684 Fax (608) 592-4682 advertisements with cards explaining can only reiterate what we have said in their purpose, there were gold. silver and The Cslator Is an Independent newspaper published on !he Irst day of each month at 22ti the past Dr. Saslow has the right, and Palmer Parkway. loci. WI. It Is c:irc:uIaBd Internationally through subscriptions and special bronze plated coins that were given out one which we clearly recognize. to distributions. SUbscription,.... al8 $24 per year (seoood dass) wittjn !he United SIaIDs as prizes in bicycle races sponsored by conduct his business in any fashion he and Canada. $48 per year to .. other addresses (Air Printed ~). Advertising.nd the Steams Co. chooses and to promote his activities copy ct-dline is l1e second Friday of each month. Unsolichod artides and news releases I might also mention that the Kimon and his philosophies actively therein. al8 welcome, howeYef publication camoI: be guaranW:Ied. Second class postage. penn/t dekadrachm has, besides the K.I in the We recognize, and Dr. Saslow realizes, pending. Lad, WI 53555. Copyright e 1990. CIo's cabinet. head band, KIMON in raised letters on that his opinions will not necessarily be Wayne G, Sayles , , , , , , , , , , , , PubllsherlEdHor the dolphin beneath the reverses head of shared by all readers, or the editor, of Artemis-Arethuse (persephone). At Janet Sayles ' , " " , , , " " , "Office Manager The Celator. However. as long as the least I find it on the dekadrachm of Steven Sayles .. • .... • .. • •...Productlon Manager comments and practices of Dr. Saslow Kimon that is in my collection. But do not violate the editorial policies of Christine Olson , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,Distribution Asst, The Celator, he will be accorded every ·Please tum to page XXV .The Celator August .1.990 !II ., ...... ,. .. " , ......

Ancient Coins at Christies

Nero, AD 54-68 Sestertius, 23.7 gms., struck at Lugdunum, RIC 398 Estimate: $25()()'3000

Ancient, Foreign and United States Coins

NewYork City Auction: Thursday, September13, 1990 at 6 p.m. Viewing: From Sunday, September 9, 1990

For further infOrmation, please contactJames Lamb or Christine Duessen at 212/546-1056, or write to Christie's Coin Department, 502 Park Avenue, NewYork, NY10022

ri CHRISTIES 1.111 Au!;ust .1990

. Classical Nu",i",talicI &: market, including descriptions of how for beginners on where and where not to Classical Numismo.tics ~ Common Common SUUe by David Van ancient coins enter the market and how buy ancients. relative to a collector's Sense is a valuable source of Meter. (LaurioD Numismatics. various factors, including different types experience. Also discussed are grade, information for the beginning collector. 1990), 84 pages. Available of coins and buym. affect prices. sty~. and the value of ancient coins. Van Meter combines the basic sortcover ror $15.95 US rrom Chapter Three gives basic guidelines A discussion of the controvenies in information essential to becoming Laurion Numismatics, 427·3 for building a collection, and explores classical numismatics incorporates such involved in ancients with sound advice. Amherst Street, Suite 259, numerous collecting themes as well as topics as investing. forgeries. supplies His writing style, which includes Nashua, NH 03063. motivations and goals for the collectors of coins. and the issue of cultural numerous examples and personal Classical Numismatics &: Common of classical coins. property. observations, helps to bring the subject Sense is a book written for the Van Meter devotes an entire chapter In conclusion, VanMeter offen a into some son of perspective. This is beginning and intennediate collector of to investing in ancients, outlining what source directory of ancient coin dealers. especially important for the layman who ancient coins. Van Meter gives the a beginning investor can expect from listed by geographic location. Included is frequently overwhelmed by the reader an insight into the classical the ancients marketplace, as well as is a summary of periodicals dedicated to seeming vastness of classical numismatic marketplace. discussing a discussing the risks and pitfalls of classical numismatics as well as address numismatics. variety of peninent topics as well as investing in classical coins. information for various numismatic giving tips and suggestions along the Tips on buying coins include advice organizations and societies. Steven Sayles way. Beginning with an overview of classical numismatics. Van Meter Numismatic writers moves on to e:tplain the basics of the Laurion seeks manuscripts for publication BOSTON..• Laurion Numismatics of Nashua, topics it will consider. "If two or more A certain bias towards history. New Hampshire, has announced that it people collect it, we want to provide archaeology or an is permissible, so Ancient and Foreign Coin is seeking manuscripts on classical and them with their essential references," long as numismatics is dealt with as a Mecca o/The Northeast! world numismatic topics for pub­ V an Meter explained. More specif­ major supporting topic in the work. BAY STATE COIN SHOW lication. The firm, which began ically, Laurion is seeking manuscripts Laurion is flexible regarding manuscript publishing books on a variety of which catalog oc describe specialized and length. November 16. 17, 18, 1990 numismatic-related subjects in Decem-­ overlooked areas of the hobby. which Interested authors should contact June 7, 8, 9, 1991 ber of 1989, has already distributed four present new opinions or research on Dave Van Meter at Laurion Numis­ November 22, 23, 24, 1991 titles. Three more titles are in more traditional subjects. or which are matics, 427-3 Amherst Street, Suite "57" PARK PLAZA HOTEL preparation, and are scheduled for release simply entertaining and pertinent. 259, Nashua. NH 03063. ROOIIl luerntions: 617·481·1800 in the early fall. To date. Laurion's Over 25 years ... books have been geared primarily for "New England's Largest Coin Show!!!" beginning and intermediate collectors, Bourse space $/95 and up. although 'several of the titles coming NFA releases book list . out in the fall are intended for more Chairman: Ed Aleo Numismatic Fine Arts, of Los Numerous auction cataJogs and fixed advallced coDectors. Box: 400, Winchester, MA 01890 Angeles, California. has recently issued price lists are available, as weD as some a fixed price list of numismatic ANS publications. Rounding out the ~ 617-729-9677 ./. Laurion spokesman Dave Van Meter said that his lrrm is very open about the IiterabJre. The vast majority of lots deal selections are various items relating to with classical numismatics. an, archaeology. history, and myth­ ology. Extensive offerings of literature For a copy of Publication No. 39, concerning Greek and Roman coinage Numismatic Literature, write to are combined with selections of items Numismatic Fine Arts, 10100 Santa BOOKS .... dealing with Biblical coins, Byzantine Monica Boulevard, Sixth Floor. Los and Medieval coins, and Islamic and Angeles. CA 90067, phone (213) 278- BELLINGER, Troy, the Coins, Oriental coins. lSlS or FAX (213) 286-7841. 219p. + 27 double plates. Reprint. .8-71 ...... $35.00 CRIB, COOK, • CARRA DICE, The Coin Atlas, Covers 26 centuries, country-by-country. 312 p., Durst List 21 concentrates color photos throughout. #8-85 ...... $3V.00 CURTIS. The Ta"adrachms of Roman Egypt. New expanded on numismatic periodicals edition. 2000+ illustrations. 420 p. Due in August. #8-28 ...... $45.00 Sanford J. 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10100 Santa Monica Blvd. ADDRESS 6th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90067 CITY ______Telephone: (213) 278-1535 STATE ZIP My collecting interests are : ______. . VI The Celator August 1'990 --~------in the News IAPN elects Rynearson Profiles in. and other new members Dr. Paul Rynearson, of Malibu r:HumismaIics California, was recently elected as a Valentine Duval member of the IAPN (International Association of Professional Numis­ Valentine Duval was born near matists). Artonay in the year 1695 into an Rynearson, one of eight new exceedingly poor and large family. members selected, was admitted to the He was orphaned at the age of ten. IAPN at the 39th General Assembly, and lived a ragged existence amid held June 3-6, 1990 in Caneun, Mexico. war tom and famine ridden France Other new members include: Essex doing whatever odd job or farm work was available. He was posessed of a Numismatics Inc.. Wilton. CT; thirst for Imowledge. wandered east, and was befriended in Lorraine by a Hwadong Co. Ltd., Seoul. South Korea; Taisei Stamps and Coins (HK) Ltd. • hermit who exposed to him the wonders of scholarly study. Through this Hong Kong; Juan R. Cayon, Madrid, hermit he was introduced to the Court of Lorraine at Luneville. and the Spain; Knightsbridge Coins, London, Brethren of St. Anne, where he acquired a classical education and ftnt met England; Dr. Michael Brandt and Stefan Francis Stephen (his mentor) who later married Maria 'Theresa and became Sonntag, Stuttgart, West Germany; and emperor of the Austro-Hungarian empire. His life story seems one of destiny Numismatica ARS Classica AG, as every move prepared him for the day when he would join Francis in Vienna ZUrich, Switzerland. to serve as the Director of the Royal Numismatic Cabinet. Duva1 assembled The lAPN is an international Dr. Paul Rynearson for Francis Stephen an incredible collection of ancient coins and gems. as well organization which mainti1ns high as modem coinage and medals. which became one of the fmest collections in ethical standards and promotes various the world. His greatest love was the study of artifacts from antiquity. and his activities. such as scholarships and IAPN, LOwenstrasse 65. CH-SOOI memoirs are ftlled with insightful anecdotes about collecting in the 18th awards which support the numismatic ZUrich, Switzerland. century. Especially interesting are his numismatic and antiquarian fTatemjty worldwide. Rynearson may be reached at his relationships with the Russian nobility and court of Catherine the Great. The IAPN may be contacted by Malibu office. P.O. Box 4009. Malibu. Duval published a catalog of the Vienna collection in 1762 under the title writing to lean-Paul Diva. Secretary. CA 90265, phone (2[3) 457·77[3. Monnoies en Or el en Argen flu Cabinet de l"Empereur. He died in the year 1775 at Vienna. a highly respected and popular educator. Death of collector leaves This feature is provided courtesy of The C.B. Byers Corporation, Newport Beach, CA fate of children uncertain Ancient coin collector Thomas A. visiting their paternal grandparents the Scott. 39. of Wichita Kansas died night of the ftre. A fund has been tragically in a house ftre April 27th. established for the care of the children at 1990. the First Nationa1 Bank in Wichita, Box Scott collected Roman silver and 1. Wichita KS 67201. gold of the Imperatorial and early The collection of Thomas A. Scott BOOKS Roman Imperial periods in choice will be auctioned by Empire Coins. of condition. He was employed at Boeing Ormond Beach Florida, on September FROM Aircraft's Wichita plant 7th in New York in conjunction with Surviving Scott are two daughters. the Greater New York Numismatic Beth Ann. 12. and Morgan Rebecca. 8. Convention. LAURION His wife passed away in 1985. leaving Empire will voluntarily rebate 5% of him to raise his two young daughters the hammer price of the auction direct1y alone. 'The daughters were fortunately towards the children's fund. I (Jreat SIID/Dler-time Rel!ding I o Colleclin& Greet Coins? Van Meter ...... uu .... _u.$17.9S 77l1s is simply Ihc BEST OJorfYJCw of Greek wins and how 10 wllccl Death of Hebert mourned l.hem. /ncluder an c.ctcnsin: su1VCf ofthc Grock coins ofEurope, and Ray Hebert, long-time numismatist recognized as one of the best collections a broad variety ofailleal bacJrground ma/eria/, including: the ongins and friend of numismatics, passed away in this field. He was particularly at the age of 62 in Washington D.C. on knowledgeable in the field of Islamic of Greek min~ how Greek coins ~.re made and JJSe(/, lhc an of July 15. Hebert had served at the coinage and over the years published Greek mins, wunlcrli:ils" and valuing On:ek coins. 71Jcrr: if also an Smithsonian Institute for the past 20 several articles about coins and medals. t:KCellcnl 1?Il/SUBlcd chaplcr on all aspects ofgflidinC coins. Gn:ek years as Museum Specialist in charge of Hebert had formerly served overseas /66pages, ow:r /SO ph%craphs in /8plates. the Oriental coins in the National with the U.S. Information Service and Collection. o Collectia& Roman Coias~ KielY/Vln Meter ...... $J ...95 spent three years in Tuney working for Under Hebert's guidance. the Smith· the U.S. Government 71Je per/CCI /Jecinncn CUIGc 10 Roman Imperial coins, and an sonian holdings of Oriental coins grew His death represents a signiftcant t:KCe11cn/ "rcady·reli:rcnce " /Or allmllccrofS. El1Icrlaining! 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Signature ¥ ••• ,.. . ., .'" .... - .. )( ,The eelator August 1990 Modern analysis Variety in Israeli hoards caused by trade and pilgrims by Howard Kogen Caesatea, Dor. Askelon and Gau have hundreds or even thousands of mixed more common, while this trend changes Few places on earth can boast of the yielded diverse hoards from above and coins. in the drachm denomination where both wealth 1RI diversity of ancient coins as beneath the sea. While most coins Accumulations found in Israel form varieties are found in about equal found each year in Israel. From the recovered have been preserved for some of the most interesting of all numbers. In the small obol denom· beginning of coinage in the 6th century millennia by the soil alone, many of the hoards when studying ancient coins ination the numbers are actually reversed B.C. through the Middle Ages, nearly richest finds and usually coins of the because they include specimc:n.s from all and the Athena typeS are more common. every majoc power ruled, waged wan or best quality are found in ancient vessels pericxls. Most are bronze but some It is likely that this result is because sought trade in this rich and strategic which lent added protection against the silver coins are also present. Coins more of the smaller types were struck region. Being the natural landpass destructive elements of the ages. Silver from the earliest Greek types to the locally in Gaza. between Africa and Europe certainly coin hoards stashed in these vessels medieval periods are represented in the contributed. However, its status as the often constitute the hidden savings of foUowing succession: GreeklHeUenistic GREEK! HELLENISTIC Holy Land brought an endless stream of individuals who perished with the secret 6th to lst century B.C.; lewish 5th COIN HOARDS pilgrims from aU comers of the earth of their wealth. Bronze hoards often century A.D.; Byzantine!lslamic! 4TH TO 1 ST CENTURV Be since the earliest of Biblical times. were the change jars of merchants or Crusader and Medieval 5th to 14th Greek and Hellenistic bronze coins These men and their money brought the from individuals who emptied their century A.D. ccrcirculated in Israel for hundreds of treasures which today are discovered pockets of small denominational years. These include coins struck throughout die land of Israel. coinage into a box in a manner which is GREEK SILVER before, during and after the reign of Ancient coin accumulatioJls are still popular today. 5TH CENTURY BC TO 323 BC Alexander the Great. The Ptolemy found in a variety of excavations and The fll'St coins of major consequence. kings of Egypt and the Seleucid rreaswe hunts. These range from larger imported to Israel to facilitate trade. kingdoms of Syria struck numerous projects sponsored by the government. COIN HOARDS AND HISTORY were Greek silver varieties. These were coin types for centuries until universities and other institutions, to Many coin hoards are actually copied locally in Gua and are sub­ succumbing to the Roman Empire in the lone shepherd who discovers an accumulations found in various classified as Philistine coins. The the 1st century B.C. The numerous ancient tomb. In Israel, coins are found. endeavors. from shallow digs to those greateSt majority of these are the Athena GreeklHellenistic coin hoards found in throughout the land. often rising to the coins discovered surfacing after a heavy type tetradrachms. drachms and obols. Israel indicate that a variety of coinage smace after every rainfall. Ancient port rain. Prior 10 cleaning and sorting they All these denominations share similar from Greece, Syria, Lebanon. Asia cities such as Akko, Ptolomaise. are often gathered together in groups of themes of an obverse bust of Athena and Minor and Egypt were all introduced for an owl on the reverse. The Gaza local circulation over a four century era. varieties are often more crudely struck The phenomena of co-circulation is MAJOR & MAJOR HOLDlNGS PIT. LTD. and sometimes have an identifying mint demonstrated by the many Alexander oo.lKJX 9OJ. RUNAWAY SAl; QLD. ~l'" AUSTRALIA PHON£. 07J.Jllj~J MX: 07J·Jl7158 nwk. coins which were actually struck by Ptolemy and the many Ptolemy coins TRADfHG AS .'. ,...... ' ®';;.:<' K ., which have Seleudd countennaJks . \, : .. "" ~.~. The actual historical sequence which RARE COINS OF VANISHED CIVILISATIONS followed the death of Alexander the (l WQIIIt.DIl'Wt: Great is as follows: the Ptolemy kings AI pra. ., US$.. 0IIhwy upon pI¥II'Iri us 11'_ of Egypt ruled Israel from 323 to 198 nAII; ...... 1IIPi't. 0.... _____ AI coInI _ ...... u, ....,., • ~.ood MIl B.C.; the Seleucid kingdoms of Syria ~ You "'" ~ JIM'" dhdly ...... or ruled Israel from 198 to 164 B.C. IhrDugh ,.... ,.-.. .--. who .. N grant.d • Athenian owl tetradrachm ~ U. FAX aIMI. While the Ptolemy kings were very popular with the lews and cootinued an Alexandel" the Great conquered Israel era of prosperity, the Syrians brought _.VF in 332 B.C., ending Penian rule, and oppression and depravation until ousted began a period of economic and cultural by the Maccabeans. Both kingdoms prosperity. His rule was welcomed by founded in 323 B.C. survived from their the Jews while the Philistines resisted. Egyptian and Syrian bases until , . DR'IAJIlLlA. ....__ ,,:,-_~, ~ Israel flourished and Gau was destroyed. succumbing to the Roman Empire under CIrIvUn " .O.R. Silver tetradrachms. drachms and obols Pompei and Augustus in the 1st centwy of Alexander were both imported and B.C. produced locally. The obvene carried the bust of Alexander or Heracles and SILVER SHEKELS OF TYRE ~~:.;-" , Zeus seated was the reverse theme. These are amongst the most popular C"', ' Most silver coin hoards of this period of Biblical coins, and are referenced to 2. CORNEUA SUPER.... wtt. . AR contain mixed varieties of Athena and the "thirty pieces of silver" paid to Alexander coinage. As both types were ludas. Ancient lewish sources reveal -- struck in the same denominations they that they were the coins preferred by the co-circulated side by side. The Second Temple in Jerusalem because of Alexander silver continued to be · their constant weight and purity. Their circulated and was stiU produced years unchanged themes struck. over the after his death in 323 B.C. centuries began in the Ptolemaic period

L TRANQUIUMA. .... GI 00nIIM n ~ Aft IJ'It» before 198 B.C. Obv. Ptolemy, Rev. w.r.. ".O.R. Eagle. The Seleucids struck their kings on the obvene (most common type is Demetrius II). Finally, Melkart, the Tyre city god, dominated the obverse side for over 200 yean. Numerous hoards of shekels have been discovered throughout Israel. Many of these were imported by Jewish pilgrims who Alexander the Great tetradrachm travelled to lerusalem from Europe, Asia Minor, Syria and Lebanon. In mixed hoards found in Israel, the Alexander type tetradrachms are much Please tum to page XUII

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Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. The obverse of the decadrachm claim of descent from Zeus, defltd Greek 4 . Paris (B.S.F.N. (1978). has announced the discovery and sale of depicts Alexander, mounted on his conventions but appeared also in the p.401-3) a previously unknown specimen of the beloved horse Bucephalus, charging to famous painting of Alexander by his 5. American Numismatic Society famous MPocoS" silver decadrachm of the right with a long lance (the contemporary Apelles at Ephesus. (SNO Burton Beny 295) Alexander the Great. The new discovery Macedooian "sarissa") lowered toward an Alexander is crowned by Nike flying piece is in far beuer condition than the Asiatic elephant which is retreating to right above. In the left field appears the eight specimens previously published, the right The elephant is surmounted monogram BA. Prior to the new discovery coin. the and it reveals previously unseen details by two figures. The mahout, seated in finest known specimen was the better of of the unusual designs, which are front. twists around to duow a spear the two British Museum examples (no. among the most interesting in all of with his right hand, while in his left he 1 above). However. the reverse of that ancient coinage. boIds an additiooal spear and a goad with piece is off-cencer and weakly struck, so Ever since a "Poros" decadrachm was which he guides the elephant The that the entire figure of Nike and most fint published in 1887. scholan have mahout's master, seated. behind, twists of Alexander's head are missing. The debated the circumstances of the issue around also, but unarmed, to seize the new discovery piece is far superior. The and the correct interpretation of the point of Alexander's sarissa. The Greek four ·Poras" decadrachms in private designs. Although many questions are letter xi appean in the field. The hands are as follows: still hotly disputed. including unarmed figure on the elephant can be identification of the mint and the none other than Poros, the powerful 6. Bank Leu 1975,101130 individual responsible for the issue, it is Indian king defealed by Alexander. 7. Bank Leu 1988,101132 now genenlly accepted that the coinage The reverse again portrays Alexander, 8. Hunt Sale (Sotheby's 1990). was struck circa 327/6 B.C. in this lime in a frontal standing pose with lot 103 connection with Alexander's Indian his head turned to the left. He wears a 9. The present new discov..y piece expedition. In that campa;gn (327-325 Greet cavalry outfit a aesled Phrygian B.C.), Alexander exlended the eastern helmet. fitted. with a taU fealber (which Of the previously known pieces in frontiers of his empire to the lower Plutarch describes him as wearing at the private hands, the best is no. 7 above. Indus river. The nations of north­ battle of the Granicus): a long cloak, "Paras- silver d8cadrachm The present new discovery piece, which western India were unable 10 combine part of which is g_and draped over of Alexander the Great is graded conservatively very fine plus, against him. and his only formidable his left ann; a cuirass, belted at the is at least a full grade better in opponent was Poros, king of the waist. with protective strips hanging Nine specimens of the "Poros" condition. Paurava. Alexander defeated Poros at below; a tunic visible below the decadrachm are now known. The the great battle of the Hydaspes, in a proteCtive strips; greaves (a detail not following five are in museums: Por further information contact triumph of Alexander's brilliant strategy preserved on previously known Classical Numismatic Group at their and versatile tactics. Although Alex­ specimens); and. a swonl hanging at his 1. British Museum (BMC Arabia, East Coast Office, Box 245, ander ovemut the Punjab, be was forced side. He holds in his left hand a spear p. 191, no. 61) Quarryville. PA, 17566, telephone to tum back westward when his army and. in his right hand a thunderbolt The 2. British Museum (Numismatic (717) 786-4013. Their West Coast refused to follow him further. thunderbolt. representing Alexander's CIuooUcle 1927, p. 204) Office address is Box 3007, Beverly 3. Copenhagen (Nationalmuseets Hills, CA 90212, telephone (213) '654- Arbejdsl1l3

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Hoards Continued from page X Bank Leu Ltd Zurich Knowing the temple's preference for Askelon and slew 30 men", I Samuel Tynan silver, these pilgrims changed 6: 17, II Samuel 1:20, "Publish it not in money in Tyre at exchange rates far the streets of Askelon"; Gaza, Joshua Numismatics more favorable than those probably 10, 11 and 13. Judges 16:1 (The Saga of offered by the money changers at the Samson and Delilah); Tyre and Sidon, Temple Mount. Matthew 15:21, "Then Jesus went No doubt many of the shekel hoards thence and departed into the coasts of found in the Cannel region of Northern Sidon and Tyre". The rich history of Israel were the result of ill fated these two Phoenician cities is also journeys, whose owners perished after referred to throughout the Old hiding their intended temple contri­ Testament. bution. COIN HOARDS OF ASKELON Askelon, Israel is located on the Mediterranean coast just north of Gaza. Its rich history as a major maritime trade center goes back to the Genesis period of the Old Testament and numerous En-Mical references appear in Joshua, Judges and Samuel. AR shekel of Tyre From a Canaanite period settlement, to a modem Israeli city, Askelon Shekels of Tyre were technically participated in and survived every major equal to the tetradrachm denomination historical period of the Holy-Land. struck by the Greek and Hellenistic The mint in Askelon was one of the kingdoms. Half shekels were also most active in ancient Israel. Two struck throughout the same periods. recent coin hoards found here reflect on with identical themes. the various periods of the city's history. After the death of Alexander the Every year we have an auction of very important ancient coins in spring. BIBLICAL CITY COINS Great, his former general and self­ We issue occasional lists. AND ROMAN COLONIALS declared king of Egypt ruled the city Our stock ranges from Hemitartemoria to Dekadrachmai, and Throughout the Holy Land region, a from 323- 198 B.C. Although Alex­ from Quadrantes to Muftiple Aureus Medallions. great variety of coins were struck by ander minted coins here, the Ptolemy We actively buy and self at aI/ price levels. independent city mints. In Israel these kings increased the mint's activity as the included Dor, Caesarea, Askelon, Gaza, city prospered during this golden era. Nablus, Tiberias, Sepphoris. Lcd, The fIrst of two hoards, of just Over Jerusalem and other cities mentioned in 200 bronzes, attests to the trade and the Bible. The coastal cities of cultural exchanges between the Greeks, Phoenicia such as Sidon and Tyee which Jews and Egyptians of this period. also have Biblical references had active Despite the modem conflicts of these mints as wen. These coins were often nations, much of this common ground, Bank Leu Ltd huger denomination bronzes with a great which still exists in social customs, an, In Gassen 20 CH-8001 Zwich Switzerland variety of distinct themes. Hoards of music. dancing and cuisine, relates back Telephone (from the US) 011 4112192406 T9Iefax 011 411 2193306 these coins are usually mixed with to this period. Roman and Greek colonials also from The majority of coins (136 pieces) this region, including local mints of are from the Ptolemaic Period. Their Syria, Jordan and Egypt. Nearly all of standard themes of the current Ptolemy the Roman Emperors over the first three king on the obvcBe and eagle reverse are centuries struck some of their rarest shared by various denominations from coins in these Mid-eastem cities. the huge 43mm size to the 15mm Examples of Biblical references to lepton size. Ptolemy I struck portraits some of these cities are as follows, but of Alexander the Great as the most this is only a small sample of the city common exception to the standard mints throughout the region that are themes and some of these were present mentioned in the Old and New in the hoard. The most common Testaments: Akko-Ptolemais, Judges denominations were 42mm, 37mm, 1:31 which describes the settlement of 28mm, 23mm, 20mm and 16mm. Israel by the Jewish tribes; Oor, Joshua Most of the various rulers are COINS 11:2, 12:23 and 17:11, Judges 1:27 and represented Over two centuries. The Kings 4: 11, its rich history as a royal variety of mints from Cyprus, Canaanite settlement goes back to Alexandria, Tyre, Akko and others Genesis; Caesarea, Acts 8, 9, 10, II, illustrate the extensive trade and the 12, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26 and others; common circulation of these coins Askelon, Joshua 11:22 and 13:3, Judges throughout the region. The evidence of 1:18, "Judah took Askelon", Judges 14:19, "He (Samson) went down to . Please tum to page XXIII

ROMAN EMPIRE, Honorlus. 393-423AD., A V Solidus (22 mm & 4.5 g). Obv. D.N.HONORIVS.P.F.AVG, curiassed bust of Free Honorius facing right. Rev. VICTORIAAVGGG.CONOB, Honorius standing to right, holding standard and VictOl)', left foot on captive; in field R. - V. to either side. Ravenna mint. Sear 4244 variety. Choice EF-$950.00 TOM CEDERLIND William B. Warden, Jr. P. O. Box 1963-C Classical Numismatist Specialist in the Coins of the Roman Empire Portland, OR • 97207 P.O. Box 356, New PA 18938 U.S.A. 1-215-297-5088 .The Celator August 1990 xv

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Phoenician Figura '\ of Godd •••• Pregnant woman. Rare, museum quality terra cona, 700-500 B.C.. 6.5-, Only 2 available. This type of statue is shown in major museum publications.

33 '>! 36 Ancient 011 Lamps Ancient 011 Lamps - Roman, Byzantine. Roman, Byzantine, Islamic, Islamic, 100 B.C. - 800 A.D. 100 B.C. - 800 A.D. P.O. Bo:w: 692 Gracie Station, New YM, NY 10028 (212) 722 ·4603 Dealers - call or write for our whole­ sale price list. We are the source for Roman Figurine woman riding a camel, these Items and much more. Large lerra cotta, 100 - 300 A.D. shipments easily arranged. 7" ht. 38 Money back guarantee Roman Lead within 10 days Sarcophagus Panels for any reason. 1, 2 or 3 sections, 300-400A.O., 14-ht. 39 40

Ancient Small Items 600 B.C. - 600 A.D. Roman Mosaic & a. Bronze Bells Glass Braea'at. b. Bronze Bracelets 100B.C.- 300A.D .• c. Bronze Buckles 2"-4" diameter. d. Bronze Fibulae •. Bronze Rings f. Iron Arrowheads g. Iron Keys h. lead Sling Shots i. lead Weights j. Stone Axe Heads k. Slone Spindle Whorls

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Wooden mummy mask, painted , Wooden mummy mask , with beard , Cartonage mummy mask, with gold guild Ptolemaic Period , c. 300 BC, 12 inch es painted, New Kingdom , c. 1000 Be, 16 face, Ptolemaic Period , c. 300 BC, 14 lall, on lucile stand ...... $1 ,200 inches lall, on lucile sland ...... $2 ,500 inches tall , on lucite stand ...... $6,000

The ancient Egyptians wished to achieve eternal life through identification with the funerary god, Osiris, and they believed that the deceased would attain immortality if the body were preserved for resurrection and the proper funerary rites were performed. The mummy mask and the anthropoid sarcophagus emulated the divine Osiris, and aided the deceased in the dangerous journey to the next world where it was believed that resurrection would magically occur. Mummy masks and anthropoid sarcophagi were made of wood or cartonage which was a relatively inexpensive material composed of layers of gummed linen or papyrus, plaster and paint. Cartonage was used for funerary objects and primarily in the making of mummy masks which were placed over the head and shoulders of the mummy, and painted with an idealized face and appropriate magical symbols. Secause wood was relatively scarce in ancient Egypt, wooden mummy masks were usually constructed of small pieces joined together, and pegged into place on the front of the sarcophagus. The mask and sarcophagus were covered with plaster and then painted with religious motifs to help the deceased in his journey. The original plaster and paint are still in place on many masks, and the pegs and holes are oiten visible.

WE HAVE A SELECTION OF WOODEN MUMMY MASKS (600 BC - 300 BC) PRICED ACCORDING TO CONDITION AND SIZE FROM $600 TO $2500 Thll C!:elalor AtlguSt19!l6 XVII

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Mummified Falcon, with painted face , Mummified Cat, with painted face , Mummified Falcon, with a human head Ptolemaic Period, c. 300 BC, 13 inches Ptolemaic Period, c. 300 Be, 12 inches wrapping, beautiful detail, very rare, tall, with lucite stand and case . tall, with lucite stand and case. Ptolemaic Period, 300 BC , with lucile stand and case.

EGYPTIAN MUMMIFIED FALCONS AND CAT

Mummification was an important part of the ancient Egyptian religion. The Egyptians believed the body had to remain intact and preserved in order to gain entrance to the Netherworld and animals, as well as humans, were mummified with great care. Animals were not worshipped as gods, but they were considered sacred to particular gods. During the Dynastic Period, when the government became strong and centralized, the most popular cult animals became national deities. During the New Kingdom (c. 1500 B.C.) cult animals were raised in the temple precincts, and were pampered with special attention as the living representation of a god. Upon their demise they were mummified with great care and given spectacular funerary celebrations. Later, it became the practice to raise large numbers of animals at cult centers and to sacrifice and mummify these animals as offerings to their various deities. During the Ptolemaic and Roman periods in Egypt, the practice of leaving mummified animals as votive offerings in cult sanctuaries was extremely popular. The art of decorative wrapping reached new heights with intricate designs being incorporated into the linen folds. Mummified animals were purchased from the temple priests and left as votive offerings from a petitioner who wished special favors from the god. These falcon mummies were associated with the cult of Horus, the falcon headed god. In the mythology Horus was the 'Lord of the sky' and the symbol of divine kingship. They are from the Ptolemaic Period and date from about 300 B.C. MUMMIFIED ANIMALS ARE AVAILABLE FROM 10 INCHES TO 14 INCHES LONG IN VARYING TYPES AND CONDITION $900 - $2,000

.- XVIII The Cefalor, AuguSl1990 Theft of ancient Greek If you aren't seeing this symbol on coins prompts red alert catalogues you are currently receiving The theft of a shipment of ancient Corinthian helmet. HPAKLIONI coins has been reported to The Celator Herakles naked, facing. holding club & in hopes that information leading to the lion skin. cf 391, BMC 33-4v. EF. recovery of these coins may be obtained. 11. Tarentum, Ca1abria, didrachm, 420- The package was shipped by a 280 B.C. Taras on dolphin lJrider on private corporate carrier and the conten~ horse at full stop on the exergue. all were removed between June 19th and within circle, rare style. VF+ 27th. The lot of ancients consisted of 12. Syracuse. Agatboldes, tetradrachm, 16 extremely tme ancient Greek coins, 317-289 B.C. Head of Persephone r., as described below: "KOPAS"/Nike erecting trophy. all within circle of dots. Sear 974. 1. Syracuse, AgathokJes, tetradrachm, EFlUnc. 317·289 B.C" cf. Sear 974. SNG 13. Onidos. Carla, tetradrachm, 390- Copenhagen 764. EP condition. 370 B.C. Head of Aphroditis I., "NI" 2. Same as above coin. dark patina. under hair/protome of lion I., open 3. Metapontum, stater, 530~370 B.C., mouth. leg forward. Sear 4839, EF. ear of com, MET Alincuse. EP/VF. 14. Thebes, Boeotia, stater, 371-338 4. Syracuse. tetradrachm, 466-413 B.C. Boeotian shield! Amphora with 2 B.C., Boeringer 390, cr. Pozzi 588, EF. handles, ornamented, nKA_ILJ. cf. Sear S. Same as above. cr. Pozzi 586, 588, 2384. EF. VF. IS. Rhodes. tetradrachrn. 304·166 B.C.• 6, Same as above, 485-479 B.C .• cr. radiate head of Helias facingIRose "P-C Pozzi SS4. EF. APISTOKPITOS, same magistrate as in 7. Maussollos, satrap of Carla. tetra­ Pozzi 2697. 2Srnm, EF. drachm, 377-353 B.C., struck at 16. Ainos. Thrace, tetradrachm, 405- Halikamassus: Head of Apollo 3/4 face 357 B.C. Head of Hermes, 3/4 facing to rJ Zeus Labraundos stg. r. Pozzi I.. wearing petaxos with row of beadsl 2624. 25; S .... 4953. BMC 181.1.21 AlNION above goat walking r., trophy EFIFDC. before all in square incuse. cf. Pozzi Write for our membership list 8. Nagidos. stater. 400-380 B.C. 1038, Sear 1538. Very high relief bearded and laur. head of Dionysus obverse, rare, VF+. rJHead of Aphroditis with sphendon. cf Sear 3580. SNG Levante 2,v, EF. Individuals having information about 9. Same as above. EF. this theft or the coins are requested to lO. Herakleia, Lucania, large drachm, contact FBI Supervisor lohn Bowe at Jean-Paul Divo 370-280 B.C .• Head of Athena r., (718) 917·6497. Secretary, I.A.P.N. Lowenstrasse, 65 Reader Response is essential to the success of any publication. We are sincerely CH-8001 Zurich, Switzerland interested in your conunents, criticisms, suggestions and desires. Share your news, views and observations with others who enjoy the fascination of antiquity as much as you do. Write to: The Celator . P.O. Box 123 . Lodi, WI 53555

Clip & Save QUOTES FROM THE PAST Coin File "Lidian says that the only sin -" _------:;;;;::.. which people never forgive in each other I Claudius.. I is a difference of opinion. " Ralph Waldo Emerson I AE·As I I AD 41·54 I I Bare head teltl I I Constantia I I~= I The son of Drusus the Elder and Antonia, and younger brother of I TRIVIA QUIZ I Germanicus. Claudius was born at Lugdunum in the year 10 BC. I A1eXlnder IV, the son of AleXinder the I Great and Roxana, waa born ahortly after Considered a half·wit as a child and seen as no threat 10 a parade of I hia father's death and lived for 12 yea.... I power factions, he was the only male member of his family to sUlVive. ~S His early years were apent under the I such, he was proclaimed emperor at the age of 49. The Reverse of thiS I regenci.,. of Perdiecaa, Anlipater and I coin depicts the virtue Constantia or Constancy, the (albeit inappropriate) I Polyaperchon. His final five yea ... were . . f th . hit spent In caplivity under Caasander, who I symbol of Claudius. The representation IS 0 a you wearing a e me , I eventually had him put to death. 'What was I attired in a thin knee-length garment and cloak. The left hand holds a I the young Alexander's surname? spear. The virtue is also represented on coins 01 Claudius as a female I I (Answer on page XXX) L personification------which represents silence. ;~.J~;~~~:;:;:~~~~~~~~~~~~~;~~~~ BUYING & SELLING 'r.,"'" ~·e.ttl: Tl-It U7TLt'Cl-IILDRI;N WORLD 1-1 FIND n.I£SE. COINS ~~ IN Tj.jj;; flRDS '" AffiR IT RAINS. " 1100 B.C. - to Modern Write for Free List: ~ Anything Anywhere P. O. Box 02826 Portland OR 97202 ·The Celator August 1990 XVIIII

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THE NUMISMATIC & ANTIQUARIAN BOURSE (Dr. Arnold R. Saslow) P.O. Box 374, South Orange, N.J. 07079 Phone: (201) 761-0634 FAX: (201) 761-8406 xx The Celator August 1990 "Writings of Mankind" Our Fall Judaic features ancient scripts Alex G. Malloy, in his Writings of papyrus fragments, amulets and lamps. Mail Bid Sale Mankind fixed price list 1990, offers for A clay Cuneifonn cone bearing the sale 123 items which range from early name of King Sin Kashid, a leader of (in addition to a large selection Cuneiform tablets and cones to the Arnnanum people, is just one of the of ancient Biblical coins) examples of American Colonial highlights. Other features are an documents. Hieratic Iimestpne ostracon from the Types of writings featured include Ramesside era of Egypt. a rare Christian will also have a large Cuneiform, Hieroglyphic, Hieratic, Greek amulet with parts of 3 psalms Aramaic, Edessan Syriac, Greek, inscribed, and a Greek papyrus fragment Numismatic Literature section Coptic, Islamic (Arabic), Dravadian, telling of a martyrdom account in the Classical Latin, Late Latin, English, 7th-8th century A.D. American Colonial, French, Gennan, Every item offered is illustrated, with works in all areas and Russian. most with both sides pictured. For a of ancient numismatics. These items consist of a variety of copy of Writings of Mankind fixed price antiquities, some of which are Egyptian list write to Alex G. Malloy, Inc., P.O. Among the authors highlighted are scarabs, clay tablets and fragments, Box 38, South Salem, NY 10590. 'Hill McKenna issues coin and 'Kadmah 'Kindler books lists simultaneously 'Madden Thomas P. McKenna, in his Basic of ancients, with an accompanying plate Book Catalog, July 1990, offers basic illustrating every coin. 'Mattingly essential references for coin collectors. Heading off the list are several 'Meshorer Included in the catalog are various Byzantine gold coins. Silver tetra­ 'Mildenberg Sear references. A variety of important drachms and staters make up the greater • Newell references for collectors of Greek coins part of the Greek issues, with Thessaly, are also featured. Works on Roman Aigina, Rhodes, Macedonia. and other ·Reifenberg coins are highlighted by volumes 1-3 Greek colonies represented. and 6-9 of Roman Imperial Coinage, as The section of Roman coins consists 'Rogers well as Seaby's Roman Silver Coins in of silver denarii of both the Republican five volumes. and Imperial periods, including several For catalogs. wah prices realized. please send $5. 00 to twelve Caesars types. Small selections Rounding out the sale are books of Roman Imperial antoninianii and relating to Greek and Roman history, miscellaneous coins conclude Mc­ Byzantine coins, and other interesting William M. Rosenblum/rare coins Kenna's Fixed Price Catalog #90-4. and useful numismatic titJes. p.o. box 355 evergreen, colo. 80439 For copies of either catalog write to 303-838-4831 Issued jointJy with his book list is Thomas P. McKenna, P.O. Box 1356. McKenna's Fixed Price Catalog #90-4, Ft. Collins, CO 80522 or phone (303) July 1990. This catalog offers 62 lots 226-5704. NUMISMATICA Berk issues 63rd Buy or Bid ARS CLASSICA AG list with August 29 closing Harlan J. Berk, Chicago coin and various nations. as well as a selection of AUCTION 3 antiquities dealer has released his 63rd aufOgr.lphs. Buy or Bid Sale with a closing date of Antiquities offered include cylinder August 29. 1990. seals, pottery. Roman glass. bowls, and September 17, 1990 This sale contains 332 lots of various Egyptian antiquities. ancient coins, made up of ancient gold. For a copy of his 63rd Buy or Bid Greek. silver, Roman Republic silver. Sale, write to Harlan J. Berk, 31 N. An important collection of Roman Imperial, Roman bronze. and Clark Street. Chicago. n.. 60602. phone Byzantine issues. (312) 609-0017 or FAX (312) 609- Byzantine, Mediaeval, Renaissance Also available are world coins from 1309. as well as modern coins and medals Are you interested in mainly from Germany, Italy and Switzerland CHOICE WORLD COINS? You should be receiving our publications MORE THAN THREE - MAIL BID CATALOGUES ANNUALLY Featuring RARE and CHOICE gold and silver coins of the world as well as ancient coinage and world paper money. A sample catalogue is $15.00 postpaid. Includes Prices Realized

An annual subscription is also available. The cost is $45 within the U.S. and $60 outside the U.S. Ponterio & ASSOCiates, Inc. Catalogues available from 1818 Robinson Ave. Box 33588, San Diego, CA 92103 NUMISMATICA ARS CLASSICA AG 1-800-854-2888 or 619-299-0400 Licensed Auction Company # 968 Niederdorfstrasse 43 CH-8001 ZORICH Richard H. Ponterio - President P.N.G: #3:l6, 'L.N.#21SS Telefon 01 2611703 Fax 01 2615324 The Celator August 1990 XXI Sotheby's Hunt sale breaks auction records Coming Events .... Sotheby's sale of the first pan of The Iewish coin of $132.000 for the Brand Aug. 10-12 NCNA, San Francisco Int'l Nelson Bunker Hunt Collection on specimen. Tuesday evening, June 19 and on The group of dekadrachms about Aug. 16-19 CNA Convention, Vancouver Thursday and Friday June 21 and 22 which so much has been written sold for broke numerous auction recoo1s. an aggregate price of $1,801,800. Aug. 22-26 ANA Convention, Seattle The total of $8,663,050 for a mere The Roman section of the evening 110 lots was the highest price ever session also saw some enormous prices. Aug. 25 Coin Fair, london realized for a single session of coins; The $176.000 for the aureus of Brutus and the per lot value of $78,759 far is one; and the $99,000 paid for the Ides Aug. 26 Rare Coin Expo, Bloomington, MN eclipses the previous record for a single of March denarius is not only a record Sop.5-8 Greater New YorklAINA, NYC catalogue. The total also made it the for the type, but as well a record for a most valuable collection of ancient Roman silver coin. Sop. 7 Empire Coins Auction, New York coins ever sold at auction. A new record for a sestertius was set The previous record for an ancient and broken three times during the Sop. 13 -15 Christie's Auction, New York coin of $272.000 for the Athenian evening, the previous record of $43.000 dekadraclun from dJe Kunstfreund sale in falling flTst to the sestertius of Galba, Sop. 14 -15 NAB, Chicago 1974 was finany toppled - with that $71,500; then that figure was eclipsed price being exceeded by six coins in the by the Colosseum sestertius at $79.750; Sop. 21 -23 WESTEX, Denver sale. and then the old record holder reassened Sop. 24-26 Gomy Auction, Munich The first lot, an electrum stater with itself bringing a staggering $214,500. a griffin's head motif was the first. This sescertius of Hadrian, attributed to Sop. 26-28 Hirsch Auction, Munich bringing $308,000 or three times its the Alphaeus master not only set the high estimate. The world record for an record for a Roman bronze, but for a Sop. 28-30 Toronto Int'l Coin Fair, Downview ancient coin was again beaten by lot 66, bronze coin of any period, and for a few the Athenian dekadracJun which had for minutes it was the most valuable Sop. 28-30 CSNA, San Jose, CA fifteen years held the record, beat its Roman coin ever sold at auction (The own mart ,by bringing $520,000; that old record. $210,000 was set by two Ocl5-6 San Diego Coin Show record however was only to last another coins in NFA's 1989 auction). 0cl8 Glendining's Auction, london eleven lots when lot 77, the Agrigentine The $159.500 paid for the dekadrachm was sold roc $572.000. exceptionally rare aureus of Pescennius 0cl11 -13 COINEX, london And again, lot 83, an exceptional Niger was followed by a record tying tetradrachm of Catana. signed by the $214,500 for the aureus of Clodius Oct. 11 -14 long Beach Expo, CA engraver Heracleidas sold for an Albinus. This record later being astonishing $374.000 - two lots later a shattered. by the $297,000 paid for the S clekadrachm of Syracuse signed by aurei piece ofMaximian. And that price Kimon also eclipsed the old record. was followed by the $232,000 paid for Or. HubcrtLanz This specimen. which bas been the 9 solidi piece of Constantine the NUMISMATIK LuilpOldblock described as "perhaps the most perfect Great and fmally the $209,000 paid for Maximiliansplatz 10 specimen of its kind" nearly doubled the the medallion of Constantius Gallus D-8OOO MQnchen 2 rounded off an evening which had many IANZ WestGennany pre-sale estimate, bringing $297,000. It was equalled by lot 153, a five aurei observers stwined. MONa-IEN Tel. (49) (89) 29 90 70 piece of the Roman emperor Maximian With the first series of sales Fax. (49)(89) 22 07 62 at $297,000, making that now the completed, Sotheby's is already in the highest price ever paid for a Roman process of preparing the next portion of coin. the collection for auction. Scheduled for Numerous other records were also the week of December 4-7 in New Yark, GREATER NEW YORK set, either by metal, type or the second series will include more denomination. And, as some 21 lots highly important Greek and Roman NUMISMATIC CONVENTION exceeded $100,000 each, the record coins from Nelson Bunker Hunt's 11lh ANNUAL books will be in need of some collection and highly important rewriting. Byzantine coins from the collection FALL MEETING The silver stater of Metapontum. one formed by his brother William Herbert SEPT. S, 6, 7, & 8, 1990 of only three known, realized a record Hunt. price for the denomination, $203,500 For more information on these OMNI PARK CENTRAL HOlEL and the $23,100 realized for a gold stater upcoming sales please contact Mish 7th Ave. & 56th SI. 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Turkomans Continued from page I stars, in the field indicate a celestial relationship. thiS particular image does not easily fit the tooelel for either MIlS oc Leo, and we should not presume that the die­ engravers, who displayed amazing ability on many other issues. made such an uneducated blunder on this one. Accepting the image for what it seems to be, we must therefore tum our atCentioo toward possible alternatives. There are no logical zodiacal references for a leopard with seated figure holding a cup, and the image is certainly not Christian. Neither. is it a contemporary Islamic motif. We are left with reference to the antique, and it is in this area that we find not only logica1 but demonstrable-prototypes. In ancient art the leopard is a constant companion of the god Dionysos. Other attributes of the deity are the kylix, a bowl-like cup used for drinking wine at festive occasions, and the Thyrsus. a staff surmounted by a pine cone or bunch of ivy leaves. The Nasir ai-Din Artuq Arslan depiction of Dionysos riding a leopard, Mardin AH 606 side-saddle, with kylix in one hand and Dionysos riding leopard thrysus in the other is a fairly common occurrence in classical Greek and leopard/panther is sometimes referred to subsequent Roman art. The scene as a lion. That the theme was widely appears on vases, mosaics, and on recognized and popular in antiquity is Dionysos riding a leopard, mosaic from the House of the Mask, Delos, ancient coins. Dionysos riding the evidenced by a number of Roman late' 2nd century B.C. panther (panther and leopard are often mosaics of the same motif. One was confused and used interchangeably) is a found in excavations as distant as Spain. theme of the Sth century BC coin from and another in London. Similar Delos. This mosaic contains three Turkoman series and it is possible that Sybritia in Crete., it is also found on an representations are common on Greek panels within an ornate border. ' The these links reflect an historical and issue from Corcyra, and appears on painted vases. center panel consists of the scene of cultural awareness that educated Turks, Roman coins 01 Anazarbos in Cilicia as Stylistically. one of the closest Oionysos riding a leopard, while the as a group, acquired during their well as Caesarea in Samaria. The motif representations to that found on the two flanking panels contain centaurs westward migratioos. is often misinleJpreled by numismatists Artuqid coin is one found in a 2nd (Sagicarius'1). None of the figures are unfamiliar with the iconographic centuty (BC) ...seUated mosaic from the provided with a base line and therefore The impetus for selecting this IMtif repetoire of this deity and the "House of the Mask" on the island of seem, perhaps intentionally, to be is rather obscure, and it may very well suspended in space. It is certainly not be that the artist's intent was to reasonable to suppose that Artuqid die­ represent Mars in Leo. There are many engravers knew anything of the Delos other examples of metamorphosis mosaic, but the motif itself was among traditional motifs, in Turkoman widespread enough to have ' been art as well as in Christian adaptations of ANCIENT COIN available in some form. earlier Pagan conventions. The The propriety 01 representing a pagan faithfulness of reproduction on this "Greek" deity on Turkoman coinage simple coin of Nasir al·Din Artuq SPECIALIST may justifiably be questioned, but the Anlan has left us with a clear indication GREEK, ROMAN, BYZANTINE COINS origin of the Dionysiac mysteries is of the prototype, irrespective of the AND actually Eastern. It spread to Greece in perceived or incended symbolism. From CLASSICAL ANTIQUITIES classical times from contacU with the this observation, we derive more Orient where it continued to remain questions than answers. One thing. popular. Martha Carter, in a PhD however, is clear. Celators serving the dissertation at Case-Western University, Turkoman princes were an integral part demonstrates the continuing influence of of the great 12th centW)' renaissance local Dionysiac imagery in Sassanian that revived an interest in the antique art. Other examples of Sassanian and frequendy drew upon the themes and influence may be seen within the conventions of classical civilizations.

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Hoards Continued from page XliII the later Ptolemy kings establishes the The second common Askelon coin Star Rarities fact that these coins continued to (33 pieces) has the reverse theme of circulale' after the Seleucid take.-over of Phaneobal, the Canaanite war god.. The Askelon and the rest of Israel in 198 emperors represented are three of wants to buy B.C. Also many of these coins have Augustus and a majority of 11 Nero. Seleucid countennarks which show they Five Vespasian, three Titus, eight even had official sanction. Domitian and three Trajan make up the The next most abundant coin type remainder. All are approximately present (43 pieces) was the small16mm 18mm. ANCIENT GOLD COINAGE coins bearing the portrait of Alexander The third Askelon city coin with 29 in a corinth helmet. This indicates the pieces is the small 14 to 1!hnm bronze • Aurei of the 12 Caesars trade with Greece and these coins with Tyche on the obvene and a galley probably co-circulated with the smaH reverse. 1bese were minted throughout • Staters of Alexander III and Philip II Ptolemy denomination. the fU"St century and illustrate Askelon's • Ptolemaic gold tetradrachma The only Seleucid coins present were independent spirit as they use only city the smalll2mm types with the obverse themes and do not pay tribute to any • Solidi of Justinian II portraits of various Seleucid kings and a cwrent emperor. • Carthaginian gold .and electrum standing deity on the reverse. These. Not surprisingly, there were seven however, were aU imported Phoenician Nabatean coins in the hoard. The types mostly minted in Oyblas and Nabateans are believed by some to be Sidon. Only one larger Seleucid coin of one of the lost tribes of Israel that IMPORTANT 18mm was present This was of Syrian remained in the desert after the exodus NUMISMATIC LITERATURE mintage and had the portrait of from Egypt. Much of their culture Antiochus VI. This more or less dates indicates that this may be true. The the hoard to approximately 145-142 Nabatean Kingdom thrived as the major • Ars Classica Sales B.C. caravan ttaders between Egypt iDIlsn1el. • Dumbarton Studies Their capital was Petra., locaICd south of Even though the Ptolemys ruled the Dead Sea. but much of their trade • SNG, RIC, Banti/Simonetti Sets Askelon for over a century. this hoard is was conducted in Gna and surely they • Antiquarian Books dated after over SO yean of Seleucid often visited Askelon because of the domination. The ratio of Ptolemaic close proximity of the two cities. They coins over the Seleucid types may minted their own coins during the fU"St indicate the social and economic century, and sttuck an interesting differences between the Egyptian and conjoined bust of their cwrent king and Syrian policies. The Ptolemys of queen on the obverse. The reverse Egypt encouraged trade and cultural theme used the crossed cornucopias of exchange which led to a period of the Jewish High Priests and the motto STAR RARITIES, INC. prosperity throughout the region. The is written in script strongly resembling Syrians under the Seleucid kings ancient Hebrew. 7501 East McCormick Parlcway, Ste. 220N pursued a policy of severe oppression Finally there were 24 Jewish perutot and hostility which proved short-lived Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 from the Herodian kings, Roman and economically non-productive. 1-800468-1422 procurators and the fll'St Jewish revolt Sometimes these deductions show how little has changed in 2,300 years. It A few widowsmites were also present. Even though these were officially makes one wish ' that today's leaders minted a century earlier, we know that would read more history. AUGUST ANCIENT COIN SELEcnONS they were restruck and circulated ROMAN GOLD AUREU The second hoard, consisting of 186 centuries after the fall of the Maccabean C1. fERO, 54-M AD. Bultrl!;ttt. PONTFMU:TRP.W• .....tIwitlEXSC . Nice pieces, is mostly locally minted Roman kings. .xFS1QOO Colonials. Over 100 are city coins. Surprisingly. there were abo nine C2. VESPASIAN.60-NAD. au.trIghL COSVII, YIcby-*'gV...... Nice Thirty-six coins are minted from various -. well preserved perutot blanks. These C3. UJClJSVERlIS, 16,·161i1AD. SALvnAVGYSTORTRP .1 ex: COSI~ SaIuI regional coastal cities from Gaza in the unstruck flans raise the question of -.~ left INdrIg .,.. rItng !rum ..... Niot..,... south to Sidon in the north. While this whether perutot may have been minted AOMAN REPUBlIC SILVER DENAFlI is evidence of Askelon's abundant in Asblon. Although the Jewish 04. ANtWOAOIJS, 206-,G5ec. HMdofRorNrW'Il [bcuirighl,tridentbaicM' horus; IIIfIIIo IIIn MxI¥I. Niot 1I)4e. SVD 2161 VF .... external trade, the majority of the city community there was not abundant, the C5. C CAlO, Or 123 Be. PORCIA I. Hd Ron.rx. Vicbyh bigII rIstf: c c.-.rO. VF .... coins are the three common types evidence of the perutot is proof of their C$. MFURlJSUPl-LUS,dr"i9C. A.JRIA18. t.a..Hdof ...... FIrIrM.,,1Ift minted in Askelon itself. The largest ....aing trophy. Na 1tyIe. SVD sa ,VF 075 exis1enCe. Perhaps these coins were the C1. M ... L.EPIJt)S, 1141113 Be. ABaIA 7. ~ .... on tUmphljlll'd'l LEP. type of 20mm has Tyche riding on the property of a Jewish family that was SVO'"" ,VF$85 prow of a galley with dove reverse. The murdered during the Bar Kochba revolt ca. C P08I.ICI)S, eo DC. POBlICIA O. s-..d. ~ left IIrWIgIng !he ~ Ion; dub .. '* IMt, bow & _. Niot. SVD 168 aXF $130 obverse porttaits happily include seven This may be wild speculation, however ClI. a F\FlJ$ CALENJS & MAACtJS COAJUS, 70 Be. s.rn-:I. I 0E1 SOlIS ElAGAB, ~ aaatf. rlghL ROMAN EMPIRE, eon.r.ntlus 4 293-306 A.D., AR ArgtKItius ~atyIe. 52114 AXF S62 (20mm&3.1 g). Obv. CONSTANTIVS.CAES.laureatedh6addConstan­ C26. SEVERUS Al.E)(AN:ER, AR o.n. PRJYI)ENIlAAVG, ProvicIenIIrt left ~_and __ globe. C 408 XFfaXF S65 tius toright. Rev. VIC1ORIASARMAT, fourprinces sacrificingCW6f CZl. SEVERJSAlElWI:IER, AR o.n. SAlVS PYBl..CA.SIU .... 1eft IIadng trjxxI before camp with sixtutnJts.. Rome mint RIC 22a & RSC 286c. MIJ*ll ~ 1t)W. 52234 XF$78 C28. SEVERU5ALEXANDER,ARDen. VlRTVSAVG,VittA.",leftholdtvietlry. ~ Lovely choIce EF------$l,400.00 portrait. 5 2239 aXF $62 We wi! be shaMg a bourse BbIe with Nick Ec:onomopWos VISMIC ORlERS ARE ACCEPTED AN) WEI.CXlo£D. 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Piggy Bank Continued from page I

Unfonunately, the excavation report months and it will eat just about does not record how many of the coins anything. The meat can be easily were of each emperor nor does it preserved by salting. drying or smOking

describe the revme type designs. and this was most important in ancient " The bank was made by pressing the days. A family was indeed happy if it sides and top into a mold and then owned a pig and knew that its food assembling the parts. This is a mass supply was assured for the future. production method so many of these The pig also appears many ti mes in banks must have been made for Roman the art. sculpture and literature of the children. The drawing of the pig and the Romans and is treated as a noble subject word Felix were incised into the clay while today, the pig is considered to be before it was fired. The piggy bank a vile animal and its name is used as a .: somehow reached the antiquities market derogatory word. On the other hand. the ... . and it was donated to the Yale Latin lan-guage testifies to the ~ University Art Gallery in 1913 as a gift imponance of the pig to the Romans. from Rebecca Darlington Stoddard. The No other animal had so many names and coins 3re probably in the National terms. The Romans used the generic Archaeological Museum in Naples. tenn SUS for pigs as well as the words .. .. . The ori gin of the piggy bank can be APER, PORCUS and others. traced directly to the life style of the This animal was highly regarded for ancient Romans. Pork was the favorite a bizarre reason as well. The pig was an meat eaten by the Romans, rich or poor. ancient Roman war hero. In the third Pliny the Elder, a Roman writer of the century B.C. • during the Pyrrhic Wars. first century A.D .• in his encyclopedic pigs endeared themselves to the Romans work Natural History, provides many by a deed recorded in a military folk insights into the daily lives of the legend. At the battle near Benvenutum. . , Roman people. He states that the entire 275 B.C .• the legend recounts that a l::'- . pig is edible unlike other animals which troop of charging war elephants was , , have unusable parts. and that there are stampeded and turned away by the smell ~ fifty different dishes which can be made of the Roman pigs kept in the camp for with pork (Natural History, VIII, 51. food. The Romans then routed the army The Aes Signatum of Rome. about 274·240 B.C., showing 77 .). The Romans were very fond of of Pyrrhus and captured several of these an elephant and a sow. (Roman Republican Coinage, Crawford 9/1). the six kinds of pork sausages sold from elephants which had terrified and the many street vendors just like our stampeded their horses in previous struck a bronze "brick" or bar ingot. the three piglets represent Vespasian and his present day "hot dogs". battles. The legend was probably famous Aes Signatum of early Rome, two sons Titus and Domitian as the Pigs are highly valued by farmers created by Roman anny propagandists to which shows an Indian elephant on one symbolic offspring of (he army. today for the same reasons they were denigrate Pyrrhus and to minimize the side and a Roman sow on the other. The pig was held in such high appreciated by the Romans. They are disaster of their earlier defeats in battJe. These bricks were about 6 inches long esteem in Roman society that it was prolific and breed frequently producing Some authors say it was the grunting of by 3 112 inches wide and weighed about given the prime position in an very large litters. They are a good the pigs which upset the elephants but 1,500 grams or about five Roman important religious ceremony. The source of protein and fats. The pig is an the notorious smell of the pigs would pounds. Because of their size. they were Suovetaurilia was a ceremony involving efficient animal to raise. It groWs to be a more likely reason. To probably not coinage but bullion ingots an expiatory sacrifice of three animals. maturity and maximum weight in 18 commemorate this event, the Romans used for barter and trade although they A pig. SU for SUS. a sheep. OVE for are found broken into smaller pieces OVIS and a bull or ox, TAUR for which may have been used as coins. TAURUS. Hence the name The Aes Signatum bricks were replaced SUlOVElTAURlILIA. This ceremony by the Aes Grave coinage in around 240 was held every five years (the B,C. LUSTRUM), after the census as a In the military environment, the pig purification rite and sacrifice for the was prominent in the flCSt century AD. whole Roman people. It was also held an autobiography as one of the symbols of the Tenth after a military Triumph in honor of the Legion. This army group was the Capitoline Jupiter. The three animals favorite of the emperor Vespasian and were paraded to the altar in a solemn his son Titus who commanded it procession and a1though the bull was from the 19th century successfully in Judaea during the First the main sacrifice, the pig was accorded Jewish War against Rome. A.D. 66-70. . the honor of the lust position in the compilation by Anne Manning Although the reasons are still considered line. to be obscure by numismatists. a sow For these many reasons. the pig and three piglets appears on denarii of symbolized ~FelixH. happiness to the Vespasian and Titus (RIC 109. A.D. Romans. The concept of a pig on a 70, and RIC 220. A.D. 78). savings bank was carried on through the A Fascinating centuries without any understanding of its origin and today children's banks are and Heart Warming still made in the Quaint. humorous. almost carloon-like shape of a happy Account of Collecting in the pig. Age of Enlightenment. Hopefully. the young Pompeian, owner of the first piggy bank, escaped An absolute must the holocaust of Vesuvius and found some measure of happiness in the for every numismatic and future. antiquarian library. Bibliography: A History of the Roman World, 753- Available soon in 146 B.C., by H. H. Scullard. t·":! ... ,;,. Metheun and Co. Ltd .• London. hardback, 142 pp., illustrated ~. - ~.' .- 1969, Italian Cast Coinage, Italian Aes Grave, $19.95 postpaid Denarius of Vespasian. by Bradbury K. Thurlow, and Italian 20% discount on Qrepublication orders A.D. 77, showing the sow Aes Rude, Signatum and the Aes and 3 piglets (RIC t09), Grave of Sicily, by Halo G. Vecchi, wlcheck or M.D. (aI/ow 60 days) V. C. Vecchi and Sons, London, Presumably this was done by the 1979, Flavian emperors to honor the Tenth Roman Life. by Mary Johnston. Scott. ~Cdliw Legion. Perhaps. it may be that the Foresman and Co., Chicago, 1957. P.O. 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hundreds of yean in Jerusalem as low Nero. The last of the series was struck I, 527-565 A.D.; Justin II and Sophia, existing coins to reduce bronze weight denominational bronzes. Long after the by the Jews during their revolt against 565-574 A.D. ; Tiberius II Gonstantine. and general lack of consistency regarding fall of the Maccabean dynasty, they co­ Rome in 67 and 68 A.D. These low 574-582 A.D.; Maurice Tiberius, 582- denominations. In the 11th century. the circulated with the Herodian and early denomination bronzes were circulated in 602 A.D.; Phocas, 602-610 A.D. ; last Byzantine coins re-emerged with Roman perutot throughout the life of Jerusalem throughout the lives of Jesus Heraclius. 610-641 AD. medieval type themes depicting the bust Jesus and the New Testament period. and the Apostles. All are referenced to These coins followed an organized of Christ, crosses and the Christian They are the most popular of all the New Testament, and they are refem:d . denominational sequence from one to monos. Biblical types, having great historical to as leptons in the original Greek forty nummia. The east produced some Most of the coin hoards found from importance to both Jews and Christians. version. Numerous mixed hoards and especially interesting denominations the Medieval period are Islamic types. Large hoards discovered allover the accumulations are found throughout the such as the 12 nummia which are found Some of the most interesting of these Holy Land have kept their values very Holy Land. in local hoards. During the 7th century, are Islamic bronzes with Jewish teaSOnable. In 1987, a huge board of the Islamic hordes conquered much of symbols struck in various Israeli cities. over 30,000 coins was found in the SilVER DENARII the Byzantine kingdoms, but continued These symbols include the lulav, lily Hebron area. Even with this 2ND CENTURY BC producing similar coinage with various and the Star of David. Crusader coins tremendous supply the market absorbed TO 3RD CENTURY AD modifICations. These changes included ·are also found in various areas of the them easily due 10 the great demand foc The standard unit of Roman silver Arabic mouos and themes. clipping Holy Land. these types. These coins struck by coinage was introduced to Israel during Alexander Yannai, the greatest Jewish the Republican period (2nd century king and High Priest descended from the B.C.) and continued to circulate through family of Judab Maccabee, are the Imperial period until the 3rd century Daniel Fearon to represent discovered throughout the Holy Land. AD. These portrait coins were issued Small quanticies have been excavated. in by every EmpertX' of the Roman Empire Glendining's at ANA Cony Cyprus and even as r. west as Italy. It until discontinued for coinage reforms. is unknown if they were SIIUCk outside Many hoards representing individual Daniel Fearon of Glendining's has successful in my four years here. Israel. but their existence in f. off lands savings are discovered throughout the announced that he will be ~resenting totalling over £330,000 ... the indicates that many were at least carried region. Most are imported typeS from Glendining's at the summer ANA collectors' market in London is still out by the Jewish pilgrims to their Imperial mints. but some local issues convention in Seattle. August 22-23, especially strong for choice coins in the many c::omroonities in the Mediterranean are evident Amongst these are Trajan 1990. $500 - $5,000 range." Glendining's .... types minted in Bostra (Trans-Jordan, Fearon noted that -The previous next sale is scheduled for October 8. Arabia). Several large hoards of these conventions which I have attended have 1990. in London, during the week of JEYnSH PERUTOT AND were discovered in the past year and are all been centered on the Mid-West or COINEX. NEW TESTAMENT COINS believed to have been accumulated by East Coast, so I very much hope that Individuals wishing to meet with In 142 B.C. the Seleucid king the Jews to fmance the Bar Kochba W •. this year I will be able to meet those of Fearon at the ANA Convention should Antiochus struck. the first Jewish Many Bar Kochba denarii have been you who seldom attend the Eastern contact him at the Hilton Hotel. 6th perutah in Jerusalem acknowledging overstruck on this type. shows." -. also look forward to Avenue and University. Seattle, WA Jewish autonomy. This resulted from meeting all those regular attended of the 98101, telephone (206) 624·0500. He the numerous military defeats suffered BYZANTINE ERA AND Summer ANA's", Fearon explained. will also be at the table of Empire by Syria against the Jewish armies led MEDIEVAL PERIOD COINAGE Glendining's will be accepting Coins, table #602, August 22-23. - by Judah Maccabee and his blothers. 5TH TO 14TH CENTURY AD material at the ANA convention for Glendining's North American Rep­ These Jewish perutot were continued The local Byzantine era began in 491 consignment in their faU and winter resentative is John KoU>ect, and he may by the Maccabean kings and High A.D. and continued in the following sales. be contacted at P.O. Box 882, Stevens Priests, the Hc:rodian kings and the early succession: Anastasius I, 491-518 Fearon also reported that "the sale we Point, WI 54481, telephone (715) 341- Roman Emperors Augustus through A.D.; Justin I. 518-527 A.D.; Justinian held in June was one of the most 5687 ",FAX (715) 341 -11l1.

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Coins of the Bible CRUSADERS OF JERUSALEM COIN HOARD DISCOVERED Archaeologists explain find ,. ImII '-II aI/ 2fI ...... IlI\d; ..... /oIIIt*t; I lll~ ID 1173 AD) _ ~ by .-.--bI!lwMn"""'" Md BItHIIwm. David Hendin So, the archaeologist reconstructed no. ~ CIfIIlIuNCf tile ciIy aI/ JoItI.U*n on A couple of months ago I had a visit the events leading up to the hiding of .I1AJ' 15. 10IIII and IIwI' __ MkI 10 ~ .1JIUg/IIM>cI 70,000""'. no. ~ from Prof. Yaakov Meshorer. currently this money as follows : .-n _Ior ...... -III JIor..-n_ chief cu.rator of archaeology at The Israel "A Jew in the year 60 A.D. built .....- br SaMdn n 1111 AD. n 1270 II) tile _ c::n..dIN __ ",...... CUI aI/ AIdIo. fI'IIfIInG !he Museum in Jerusalem, and cenainly this house, and while finishing it, ..., ID,...... ~ d\IpIIr aI/ .". Holy lMlh Israel's most famous numismatist before its last, plaster stage, decided to During our conversations I was hide a sacr~d amount of money in the -1'-.am. '"'",.,.,..... !he Cruuder reminded of one of the best numismatic wall against the evil eye. ~ detective stories I've ever heard. But why were there 139 coins? Was -'-ctMItse: DE IERYSALE MarouncIlhe Meshorer told of the excavations in it a random chance, or was there a good Ctudl of I1e Holy Sepulctvu. 1964 of the ancient seulement of Ein­ reason behind this number? Meshorer Reverse: AMAlACVS REX around Gedi. on the shore of the Dead Sell. has the answer. In ancient times the ~"""" . There was a house in that Jewish most sacred sum of money to the Jews CHOICE SPECIMENS FROM HOARD - $60.00 (VF-EF) settlement that dated back to about the was the half-shekel, since this was the AVERAGE SPECIMENS FROM HOARD - $45.00 (aVF-VF) first century A.D. and had been amount each person paid as the annual ONLY U COINS A V AlLABLE, ORDER NOW preserved in the dry climate. almost to tribute to the Temple. But, according to its original height. Meshorer, our Imt century man did not While the archaeologists were want to simply put a single, silver half­ photographing this house. one of the shekel into his wall - especially if he @:Wk~~ 914-J56.73b4 workers accidentally knocked a piece of could do better with small change. "The ~ ~ I'nIe, illusInted.QIUIoc!Cat UpoxIlIlqUlIIlor with. yo;u ardor. "W, _ "" .... "".i6Jic.l.",....- plaster off a high waU. and this revealed large number of coins apparently would an ancient clay oil lamp containing 139 make a better impression," Meshorer small bronze coins (called protot or concludes. The man also decided to put quadrantes), mostly issued by the the money into a lamp - "a symbol of Procurators or Governors who ruled eternity." When you have to make Judea under Rome between 6 and 66 But wait a minute. Half-a-shekel A.D. was only equal to 128 of the small every Shekel count. .... Meshorer concluded that these 139 bronze coins. So why were there 1397 Be sure you·re getting the coins could not ltave been a hoard in the Deduces the archaeologisc usual sense, since the amount was so "One who came to the Temple to best value possible from small that one would not Nsal t it awayN donate his tribute of half-a-shekel and the dealers that serve you for the sake of saving or hiding money. gave it in different currency (than the At any rate, since the coins were hidden usual silver currency of the city of Tyre, behind the plaster in the wall of the then officially used for the Temple) to Shop the pages of house, it was unlikely that the owner be changed by the money changers ... had wanted to come back and reclaim the to add a sum equal to eight per cent of coins. the tribute." The ee/.tor The eight per cent fee was the same kind of fee banks charge today for Robinson sale changing one nation's currency to another's. And adding eight per cent to H this calibre of numismatic art excites you· features over 128 requires an additional 11 coins, "thus putting in the lamp 139 it is only one of hundreds of beautiful 600 coin lots quadrantes making the com:ct holy sum of half-a· shekel, in small change." treasures from the past residing Dealer Frank S. Robinson of So, this example shows you some of for the moment in our trays. Albany, NY, has scheduled his 17th the incredible detective work. in which a mail-bid sale of ancient and early coins numismatist can engage. This is only Write for a complimentary with a closing date of August 15, 1990. the beginning. Coins can help tell us copy of our catalogue. The sale includes over 600 lots of about many aspects of a civilization - Greek, Roman. Byzantine, Medieval and current or past. Early Modem coinages. as well as some Incidentally. the 139 coins and the literature and miscellaneous and group lamp in which they were found can still DR. PavL RyneaRson lots, all offered without reserves or be viewed at the Israel Museum in minimum bids. Winning bids wiU be Jerusalem. scrupulously reduced as competition (Send questions to David Hendin cia P. O. Box 4009 permits; in Robinson's prior sales, bid P.O. Box 805. Nyack. NY 10960.) reductions have averaged 18-20%. MALIBU, CA 90265 Highlights in the Greek section e Copyright 1990, by David HeodiD include a choice Athenian NOwI" tetra­ drachm, as well as tetradrachms of Alexander the Great, Lysimachos. and the Pergamene Kingdom. Other note­ worthy Greek items include a pleasing classic Larissa drachm, a run of Ptolemaic Egyptian issues including large bronzes, and a run of Panhian silver drachms. Notable among Roman Imperial coins offered is a VitelHus denarius, a "Judaea Capta" denarius of Vespasian, and a rare sestertius of Elagabalus. Ancient Coins Several choice grade sestertii are offered. including those of Severus Alexander and Trajan Decius. The latter ruler is & Antiquities also represented by a very scarce bronze semis, again in unusually choice condition. The Roman Imperial section rounds out with a number of high grade Constantine-era bronzes, including one For Serious Collectors of Delmatius. In addition to the choice and scarce Occasional Lists items noted. the sale also includes a strong contingent of lower valued items for the budget minded collector. ALI successful bidders will receive free a full reprint of the sale catalog with the results shown. Robinson holds three to four such mail-bid sales ~ annually. A free copy can be obtained ~ by writing to him at Box 2064A, Albany, NY 12220 or calling (518) -482-2639.- , , .... ' ..... ~XVIII The Celator Augusf1990

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Dear Ceiator Reader: magnHicent. I know Hadrians, I have built and am building two of the best It seems like I am just back from something everytime it is time to get collections of this el'Tl'9ror in the world for two clients. I realty know these the Back Page written. Just got back from London last night as I wanted particular coins! So you look at the ooin and say, wen it is sirT1'fy a Hadrian, to see if the antiquity sales being held and also the coin sale al the reverse is common, but the art style and state of preservation is Glendining's were going to show cany...aver from the Hunt Sales in NYC. magnificent. So what could it be worth?? let's say it is worth $50,000. In two words • They did. I thought some of the prices at the Christie's So how do you juslify Ihe end price of $204,000 wnh buyefs fee? and Solh.by's antiquity sales were bolh aslounding and also hard 10 Simple, it did not sell as a coin, and the fact that it was a ooln was justify. I thought the prices at Glens were about as high as any which I coincidental and of no real great significance to the people who were have ever seen at that firm. and I have been participating vigorously in bidding after it got past the $60,000 kive!. H was being bought 88 a their sales since 1977. They "did not have a major sale of rare and/or piece of art. look, there are Renoirs that are fantastic because that gorgeous coins, but n~ collector items and the prices were very strong day the guy was painting and there are Renoirs that are not so hot. indeed. because that day the guy was schmearlng. The art buyers know the Of course the gist of this Back Page will consist of my impression of difference and lhey pay accordingly. the various Hunt Sales and I attended all of them, including all sessions Coin buyers may si~ not be that astute. I can remermer the case a and the opening invftational cocktail party. few years ago when I met a new collector and he wanted to buy Tarentum In summary I after aHending the opening session which consisted of staters. So I sold him a few magnlftcent Tarentum staters and charged the coins exhibited in Wealth of the Ancient World and the Hunt's him $850 per. About a month later, I got a very indignant letter from this - collection of Greek vases and ancient bronzes, I fett like I was from a collector claiming that I was some sort of flim-flam artist as he looked different planet. I have never been so stunned in my life (in teons of through a number of price lists and could not find any Tarentum staters business) as I was that Tuesday evening as I saw lot after lot of coins and which even approached the price I charged. So I gave him a full refund objects reach record levels that in my wildest fantasy, I never could have and simply wrote it off to someone who can't see the difference between predicted would be reached. Nobody has ever accused me of being an apple and a grape, because all they can see is a circular piece of fruit. afraid of charging a solid price when I felt that the rarity or beauty of an For the record, I paid $3850 for a single Tarentum stater at the Hunt Sale item warranted ~, but in sitting through that session I felt like one of and that was for a fellow dealer who is now going to obviousty mark it up Fagin's minions from Oliver Twlst, just scuttling through some back before he sells it. alleyway with no clue as to what the inside of a mansion would look Ike. One of my other axioms is that ancient coin. are not rare. They I have wealthy clients, most of the other major dealers also have' were made in the millions in many cases, they were utilitarian, they were wealthy clients, but the amazing amount of money which it appeared intended to have a fairly long "sheH-life", and they are readily available. participants in these first two sessions were willing to spend was simply There are literally hundreds of dealers wor1d-wide who buy and sell beyond comprehension. Without any doubt, Sotheby's did exactly what ancient coins - oodles of them. But the truly beautiful ones, the really it was apparent from the very start they intended to do, and that was to magnificent ones, the ones that make you gasp - they are truly rare. sell ancient coins as another fonn of art. I have been saying for Up until the Hunt Sale if you tried to explain this, and then tried to actually years, that it was only a matter of time before art buyers began to see ask more than the going price for some ·slug" in corrparison, you were classical coins and classical art as another form of art in comparison to - immediately branded as someone to be watched carefully. like, count pretty but Ulilnarian objects. You really have 10 be very myoptic nollo be your fingers after you shake his hand. I think the Hunt sale has cleared able to see this. Pick up a copy of Art & Auction sometime and actually the air on that score and of course one can anticipate all the statistics of read the entire issue. You wi. soon realize as I have, that buyers are no. 1 that sale are now being used to sell "incredible secret hoards of Roman ~ looking for new ares. to start buying In and no. 2 - are getting coins which only now have been allowed by various governments to disenchanted with traditional areas of buying. enter the marketplace and which we can only offer you if you send us Whal did weaHhy people buy in lhe period of say 1851)-1950? They your VISA card within the next 72 hours·, by persons who make a living bought land, they built houses, they bought paintings, fine furniture, fine .elllng and what they sell does not really enter the picture, as long as horses, beautiful crystal & silver for the table etc. They also invested in they sell it. stocks, bonds, commodities, etc. Look at the wor1d today. A third of an Can Sotheby's do it again? I think that they can and they will and that acre near a good ski area in Vermont can easily cost $50,000, modem other auctioneers, wortd-wide who spend the time and energy, and Tiffany & Cartter goods cost more than the ones made 100 years ago in money that Sotheby's did to educate people about ancient coins and many cases, building a home that actually IooIok at the Hadrian sestertius which was 50t 134 the first night and South Orange, NJ 07079 Palm Desert, CA 92261 which bore an estimate of $30,000-$40,000. The coin was truly Phone: (201) 761-0034 Phone: (619) 345-7161 XXXII The Celator August 1990 Harlan J. Berk, Ltd.

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