The Shoshana Collection
Ancient Treasures of the Holy Land
The Shoshana Collection
Ancient Treasures of the Holy Land
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The Shoshana Collection
Ancient Treasures of the Holy Land
The Shoshana Collection: Ancient Treasures of the Holy Land - Part1
Click to viewThis 30-minute video outlines the Shoshana Collection of Ancient Judaean Coins, sold by Heritage Auctions in two segments in March and September of 2012. The collection achieved many record prices, including $1.1 million for a "prototype" shekel of the Jewish War dated 66 AD, and $956,000 for a Roman gold aureus minted by the Caesar Titus in the Holy Land circa 70 AD.Source Heritage Auctions On You Tube
The Shoshana Collection
First Auction
Over $1.5 Million in Judaean Coins sell in Shoshana II Auction
A magnificent gold Aureus of the Roman Emperor Macrinus, dated to 218 AD, shattered pre-auction expectations, selling for $203,150 against a $40,000 estimate as a part of Heritage's auction of the Shoshana Collection of Judaean Coins, Part 2. Overall, this auction, held September 5 in conjunction with the Long Beach Coin and Collectibles Expo, brought prices in excess of $1.5 million, with post-auction buys continuing. All prices include a 19.5% Buyer's Premium.
Though not strictly speaking a Judaean-related coin, the brief reign of Macrinus took place entirely in the neighboring province of Syria. Macrinus assumed power after arranging for the murder of the hated previous emperor Caracalla. His reign was brief, lasting slightly over a year before he lost the support of the military and was executed. Gold coins of Macrinus are exceedingly rare, and this is a magnificent example, struck in high relief from dies of fine style and fully lustrous, grading choice extremely fine.
A superb year 4 silver shekel from the Jewish War (66-70 AD) sold for $65,725, more than doubling its pre-auction estimate of $30,000. Production of silver coins at the Jerusalem Temple appears to have dropped sharply in the fourth year of the Jewish War when supplies of precious metal dried up. While the number of recorded specimens for the first three years number in the hundreds, only 40 shekels are known from Year 4. The Shoshana Collection includes three year 4 shekels which number among the finest surviving examples. Two of these coins were offered in this auction, the other realizing $26,887.
A bronze prutah from Mattatayah Antigonus (40 - 37 BC), featuring one of the very few surviving images of the menorah of the second Jerusalem temple, also exceeded pre-auction expectations by selling for $56,762. At the time this coin was struck, the menorah and table were specific references to the Jerusalem Temple itself. It was only much later, after the Temple was destroyed by Titus in 70 AD that the use of the menorah as a symbol was expanded, and by the 4th-5th centuries AD the menorah had become a widely used symbol of Judaism itself, used on rings, seals, oil lamps, and synagogue decorations.
Silver selas from the 132-135 AD Bar Kokhba revolt proved very popular, as three such coins from the first year of the revolt crossed the auction block for prices exceeding $40,000. A superb example realized $59,750 (20130), while two examples grading Extremely Fine sold for $47,800 and $41,825 respectively. These rare coins are notable for their depiction of the holy ark within the Jerusalem temple.
SourceHeritage Auction Newsletter Coin News
A few of the many other highlights included:
Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AR irregular shekel. Year 5. Hendin 1370a. TJC 215a. Samuels 95 (this coin). Superb. Sold for $44,812.
Mattatayah Antigonus (40 - 37 BC). AE prutah. Hendin 1168. TJC 41. AJC I Group Z. Samuels 44 (this coin). Very Fine. Sold for $35,850.
Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR zuz. First year (132/133 AD). Mild. 172,2. Hendin 1374. TJC 219. AJC II 264,2. Samuels 99 (this coin). Extremely Fine. Sold for $21,510.
Bar Kokhba Revolt (132 - 135 AD). AR sela. Second year (133/134 AD). Mildenberg 127,11.4 (this coin). Hendin 1386. TJC 230 (this coin). AJC II 266,12a (this coin. Extremely Fine). Sold for $20,315.
Philistia (5-4 centuries BC). AR quarter-shekel. Gitler-Tal XX.15D. Babelon 124.2. Mildenberg 1990a pl. 7,21. Very Fine. Sold for $17,925.
Jewish War (66 - 70 AD). AE half-shekel. Year 4. Hendin 1367. TJC 211. AJC II 262,27. Choice Very Fine+. Sold for $17,925.
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The Media Buzz On This Collection
03/9/12 05:20 PM ET Judean Coin Sold For $1 Million At Heritage Auctions
NEW YORK - An ancient Judean coin has sold for $1.1 million at a New York City auction.
The Year 1 prototype silver shekel (SHEHK'-uhl) from A.D. 66 was bought Thursday night at Heritage Auctions by a private East Coast collector. It's one of only two known Year 1 prototype silver shekels. The other one is in the collection of the Israel Museum.
It's the first silver coin struck by Jewish forces revolting against Roman rule in the first century. It features an image of a ritual chalice and three pomegranates. Heritage says it's the highest price for any Judean coin paid at auction. Continue Reading On Huffington Post
The Shoshana Collection
Second Auction
Heritage Press ReleaseSeptember 12, 2012
Ancient Roman Gold Brings $203,150, Five Times Estimate, To Lead $1.5+ Million Heritage Auctions Shoshana 2 Event
A superb year 4 silver shekel from the Jewish War (66-70 AD) realizes $66,275 on Sept. 5 at the Long Beach Convention Center
BEVERLY HILLS - A magnificent gold Aureus of the Roman Emperor Macrinus, dated to 218 AD - and pedigreed to the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection - shattered pre-auction expectations on Sept. 5 at the Long Beach Convention Center, selling for $203,150 against a $40,000 estimate as a part of Heritage’s auction of the Shoshana Collection of Judaean Coins, Part 2. The entire offering brought just more than $1.5 million and was held in conjunction with the Long Beach Coin and Collectibles Expo. All prices include a 19.5% Buyer’s Premium.
“Though not strictly speaking a Judaean-related coin, the brief reign of Macrinus took place entirely in the neighboring province of Syria,” said David Michaels, Director of Ancient Coins at Heritage Auctions. “Macrinus assumed power after arranging for the murder of the hated previous emperor, Caracalla. His reign was brief, lasting slightly more than a year before he lost the support of the military and was executed.”
Gold coins of Macrinus are exceedingly rare, and this is a magnificent example, struck in high relief from dies of fine style and fully lustrous, grading choice extremely fine.
A superb year 4 silver shekel from the Jewish War (66-70 AD) sold for $65,725, more than doubling its pre-auction estimate of $30,000. Production of silver coins at the Jerusalem Temple appears to have dropped sharply in the fourth year of the Jewish War, when supplies of precious metal dried up.
“While the number of recorded specimens for the first three years number in the hundreds, only 40 shekels are known from Year 4,” said Michaels. “The Shoshana Collection includes three year 4 shekels, which number among the finest surviving examples. Two of these coins were offered in this auction, with the other realizing $26,887.”
A bronze prutah from Mattatayah Antigonus (40 - 37 BC), featuring one of the very few surviving images of the menorah of the second Jerusalem temple, also exceeded pre-auction expectations by selling for $56,762.
At the time this coin was struck, the menorah and table were specific references to the Jerusalem Temple itself. It was only much later, after the Temple was destroyed by Titus in 70 AD, that the use of the menorah as a symbol was expanded. By the 4th-5th centuries AD the menorah had become a widely used symbol of Judaism itself, used on rings, seals, oil lamps and synagogue decorations.
Silver selas from the 132-135 AD Bar Kokhba revolt proved very popular, as three such coins from the first year of the revolt crossed the auction block for prices exceeding $40,000. A superb example realized $59,750, while two examples grading Extremely Fine sold for $47,800 and $41,825 respectively. These rare coins are notable for their depiction of the Holy Ark of the Covenant within the Jerusalem temple
Continue Reading On Heritage Coin Auctions
Signature World & Ancient Coin Auction
Click to View Heritage's Website For The 2012 September 6-11 Signature World & Ancient Coin Auction
The auction contained an astounding 5,000 lots, of which more than 1,100 were Ancients! Here are some highlights from the Ancients Signature auction, which occurred in Session 4 the evening of Friday, September 6
Links To Coins Highlighted In Auction
Beautiful early Syracuse tetradrachm
Fantastic Philip II tetradrachm
Superb Alexander the Great of Memphis
Starr Group V Athens "owl" tetradrachm
Important early inscribed electrum hecte
Beautiful Claudius gold aureus, ex Biaggi Collection
Judaea Capta aureus of Vespasian
Weekly World And Ancient Coin Auction
Take a look at Heritage Auctions Weekly World And Ancient Coin Auction
Bidding Begins: September 13, 2012
Auction Dates: September 13th through September 20th
Weekly world and ancient coin auctions are presented only online. They close every Thursday at 10:00 PM Central Time, and a new one begins shortly thereafter. They have photographs, and every lot starts at $1 with no reserves. Descriptions include KM #'s and estimates only.
The auction set for September 13 will feature an impressive collection of coins; mostly bronze, from the Bosporan Kingdom - a Roman client kingdom along the northern coast of the Black Sea that flourished from the last century BC through circa AD 300. Many coins feature interesting ruler portraits backed with fascinating reverse types, including and military architecture and exotic gods and goddesses
Take a look at the catalog here
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