Emporium & Coins Auction | November 16, 2023 | Lot 1-550
Thu, Nov 16, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 468
Three Shadowboxes, "Coins of the Holy Land"
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
35 total coins or objects, examples spanning from 500 B.C. to 300 A.D., each shadowbox 12 x 16 in.
Provenance: Estate of Dr. J. Francis and Laquita Amos, Rocky Mount, Virginia
Note: Dr. Francis Amos of Rocky Mount, Virginia assembled coins to fully illustrate the history of coinage used throughout the world. He concentrated on biblical coinage of the Holy Land as well as coins which circulated in the early days of the American colonies. Regarding the latter, many in his collection were from excavated finds unearthed from Virginia soil. As with any collection this size, some period imitative pieces can intermingle with known genuine examples.
Condition
typical overall condition with incidents of oxidation, clipping, test cuts, porosity, and unnatural coloration
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Estate of Dr. J. Francis and Laquita Amos, Rocky Mount, Virginia
