| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 198 | Silver | Auction date: 25 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 198 Price realized: 1,600 EUR (Approx. 1,730 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Judaea. Tiberias. Herodians. Herod III Antipas 4 BC-AD 39. Dated RY 43 = 39/40 CE 1/4 Unit Æ 14 mm, 3,35 g ΓΑΙΩ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ in three lines within wreath / ΗΡΩΔΗϹ ΤΕΤΡΑΡΧΗϹ, bunch of dates; L-MΓ (date) across field. Very Fine Hendin GBC 6, 6248; Hendin GBC 5, 1217; TJC 93; RPC I 4936.3. Herod Antipas, a key figure in ancient Judea, ruled as tetrarch in Galilee during a tumultuous period in the 1st century BC and AD. He was the son of Herod the Great and Malthake, his fourth wife, and was raised in Rome alongside his siblings. Upon his father's death in 4 BC, he inherited rule over Galilee and Perea. Antipas is best known for his tumultuous love affair with Herodias, his sister-in-law and niece, which led to scandal and conflict. He divorced his first wife, the daughter of King Aretas IV of Nabatea, to marry Herodias, causing outrage among the Jewish populace. The marriage ultimately led to political fallout, including a military defeat by Aretas. His association with John the Baptist is also notable, with biblical accounts depicting John's public condemnation of Herod's marriage to Herodias. This led to John's imprisonment and execution, orchestrated by Herodias. Later, facing political intrigue and pressure, Herod Antipas sought the title of king from Caligula in Rome but was instead banished to Lugdunum Convenarum in Southern Gaul, where he died around 39 BC. His territory was subsequently absorbed into that of his nephew Herod Agrippa I, marking the end of his reign and legacy. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Roma Numismatics Ltd > E-Sale 117 | Auction date: 22 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 549 Price realized: 480 GBP (Approx. 605 USD / 560 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Judaea. Herodians. Herod III Antipas Ӕ Quarter Unit. Tiberias, dated RY 43 = 39/40 CE. ΓΑΙΩ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ in three lines within wreath / ΗΡΩΔΗϹ ΤΕΤΡΑΡΧΗϹ, bunch of dates; L-MΓ (date) across field. Hendin GBC 6, 6248; Hendin GBC 5, 1217; TJC 93; RPC I 4936.3 (this coin). 3.30g, 15mm, 5h. Very Fine. This coin published at Roman Provincial Coinage Online (rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk); Acquired from Classical Numismatic Group. Estimate: 250 GBP |  |
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| Roma Numismatics Ltd > E-Sale 117 | Auction date: 22 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 548 Price realized: 180 GBP (Approx. 227 USD / 210 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Judaea. Herodians. Herod III Antipas Ӕ Half Unit. Tiberias, dated RY 43 = 39/40 CE. ΓAIΩ KAICAP ΓEPMA NIKΩ in four lines within wreath / HPΩΔHC TETPAPXHC, palm branch; L-MΓ (date) across fields. Hendin GBC 6, 6247; Hendin GBC 5, 1216; RPC I 4935; TJC 92. 6.83g, 20mm, 12h. Very Fine; tooled. Rare. Estimate: 200 GBP |  |
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| Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 556 | Auction date: 21 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 304 Price realized: 900 USD (Approx. 836 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: JUDAEA, Herodians. Herod III Antipas. 4 BCE-39 CE. Æ Quarter Unit (14mm, 2.70 g, 12h). In the name of Gaius (Caligula). Tiberias mint. Dated RY 43 (39/40 CE). ΓAI/Ω KA/ ICA in three lines within wreath / Palm frond downward; L MΓ (date) flanking. K&F Type 20, dies O3/R3; Meshorer 93; Hendin 6248; RPC I 4936. Dark surfaces with earthen highlights, light roughness. VF. Estimate: 200 USD |  |
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| Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 558 | Auction date: 20 March 2024 |
| Lot number: 367 Price realized: 325 USD (Approx. 299 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: JUDAEA, Herodians. Herod III Antipas. 4 BCE-39 CE. Æ Half Unit (20mm, 6.45 g, 12h). Tiberias mint. Dated RY 37 (33/4 CE). TIBE/PIAΣ in two lines within wreath / Palm frond; L ΛZ (date) across fields. K&F dies O1/R6; Meshorer 88; Hendin 6243; RPC I 4931. Earthen brown surfaces, light roughness. Near VF. Rare. Estimate: 200 USD |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 188 | Black | Auction date: 17 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 44 Price realized: 400 EUR (Approx. 440 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Judaea. Jerusalem. Herodians. Herod I (the Great) 40-4 BC. Dated RY 3 = 38/7 BCE Eight Prutot Æ 22 mm, 6,31 g Military helmet, front view, wreath featuring acanthus leaf around, with cheek pieces and straps, star above flanked by palm branches / ΗΡΩΔΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, tripod with ceremonial bowl (lebes) above, flanked by LΓ (date) to left, and monogram to right. very fine Meshorer 44; Hendin 1169; HGC 10, 651; DCA 804. Herod the Great, a Roman-appointed Jewish king is known for transformative building projects in Judea, notably the reconstruction of the Second Temple. Born in Idumea, he rose to power through Roman connections, becoming Galilee's governor around 47 BC and later appointed King of the Jews by the Roman Senate in 40 BC. Herod's rule ended Hasmonean autonomy, but faced internal challenges, including conflicts with the Hasmoneans and navigating Roman power struggles. Herod's reign marked a shift in Judea's history, featuring grand construction like the Temple Mount expansion and fortresses such as Masada. Despite these achievements, discontent grew due to heavy taxation and clashes with Jewish traditions. Accusations of insensitivity, like placing a golden eagle at the Temple entrance, led to opposition from religious sects. Herod's legacy includes controversies, such as executing family members, including his wife Mariamne I. The Massacre of the Innocents, narrated in the Gospel of Matthew, adds a religious dimension, although its historicity is debated. Despite architectural accomplishments, Herod's death in 4 BC, marked by a painful illness, brought internal strife, reflecting the delicate balance between Roman influence, Herod's governance, and the aspirations of Judea's populace. From the Matteo Savoca collection Starting price: 1 EUR |  |
