SAMARIA, Caesarea Maritima. "Minim". 1st century
CE. Æ 14mm (1.11 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.
“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.
