Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1244. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
2005. Estimate $400 

SAMARIA, Caesarea Maritima. "Minim". 1st century 
CE. Æ 14mm (1.17 gm, 1h). Grape leaf / Palm 
branch. Kadman Jewish 53; Meshorer 370; Hendin -; 
Maltiel-Gerstenfeld, 260 Years of Ancient Jewish 
Coins, 240; SNG ANS -. VF for type, desert patina. 
Rare. ($400)
“minims”, which copy the bronze prutahs of the Herodian 
kings, the procurators, and the First Jewish War, 
probably served as a token currency in the camps and their 
associated settlements. 

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$400, $460, €324, £220, C$500, A$520, on June 8, 2005.

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