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                                Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1244. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
                                2005. SAMARIA, Caesarea Maritima. "Minim". 1st 
                                century CE. Æ 14mm (1.17 gm, 1h). Bidding Closed 
                                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)

                              A recurring phenomenon around Caesarea is the 
                              appearance of reduced module imitiations of 
                              circulating coinage. The pieces most often 
                              published are so-called “minims” which copy the 
                              bronze prutahs of the Herodian kings, the 
                              procurators, and the First Jewish War. As 
                              quantities of these coins have been found in 
                              outlying regions, especially around the sites of 
                              the legionary encampments, rather than in the city 
                              proper, they probably served as a token currency 
                              in the camps and their associated settlements. For 
                              a further discussion, see H. Hamburger, “Minute 
                              Coins from Caesarea,” Atiqot I (1956).








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High bid of $400, $460 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €324, £220, C$500, A$520, on June 8, 2005.

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