Biblical & Jewish Coins
Lot 4631 Session 16 (9.30am Saturday) Biblical & Jewish Coins
Estimate $140
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SOLD $150
PALESTINE, Roman Procurator of Judaea, Pontius Pilate, under Tiberius, (A.D. 26-36), copper prutah, (2.058 grams), obv. three bound ears of barley, partial legend around, IOY**[LIA* KAICAPO]C, rev. Libation ladle (simpulum) legend and date around, [T]IBEPIOY KAICAP[OC LIS], date LIS (year 16 = A.D.29), (S.5622, H. 648 [113], AJC II Supplement V, No.21, Meshorer 229). Slightly off centre reverse, otherwise nearly very fine, scarce.
Ex The Abramowitz Family Collection, Superior Galleries Auction Sale December 8, 1993 (lot 456 part). Of immense Biblical interest. The simpulum is a small ladle with a handle which was used during sacrifices to make libations and to enable the celebrants to taste the wine which was later poured over the head of the animal offering. Specifically, it was the sign of the priesthood.
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