Coins of Ancient Judaea: From the Hasmoneans to Bar Kokhba
A guide to the coins of ancient Judaea: Hasmonean prutot, Herod, Pontius Pilate, the shekels of Tyre and of the First Revolt, and the Bar Kokhba sela.
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A Buyer’s Guide to Byzantine Gold Solidi
How to read, judge and collect Byzantine gold solidi: officina letters, mints, landmark types from Justinian to Leontius, and what to check before you buy.
The Coins of Zenobia and Vaballathus of Palmyra
A collector’s guide to the coins of Queen Zenobia and her son Vaballathus: the joint issues with Aurelian, the rare independent coins of 272, and what to look for.
How to Tell Whether an Ancient Coin Is Genuine
How to spot fake ancient coins: weight, casting marks, struck forgeries, patina and provenance — a practical guide from a New York dealer since 1995.