Meshorer, Ya 'akov, A Treasury of Jewish Coins from the Persian Period to Bar Kokhba., Yad Ben-Zvi Press, Jerusalem, 2001, 274 pages, 80 plates, hardcover with dust jacket. An update of the author 's earlier works on Jewish coinage. The text provides very detailed histories of both the times and the coinage, and there are high-quality photos of coins throughout. There is also a good catalogue with plates at the end. The most recent coins are the Judea Capta issues under Domitian. Very high-quality production, with heavy glossy stock. Perfect for the novice, but with much good information for the specialist as well, ex The Skanda Collection Library.
Estimate: 40-60 USD