Guide to Biblical Coins

by David Hendin, Herbert Kreindler

Fifth edition of the bestselling reference book in the field of ancient Judaean and Biblical coins appears almost 25 years after the book's first edition. Already more than 14,000 copies of various editions of Hendin's Guide to Biblical Coins are in print. Hendin has fully revised and updated the fifth edition to reflect archaeological discoveries, and the work of a new generation of numismatists who specialize in this field. He has added a complete, illustrated catalog of the Judaea Capta series and a concordance to other major references.

Also new to the fifth edition are numerous end notes with references and incidental commentary, a full index, an index of Latin inscriptions, and extensive new research by the author which enhances understanding for both student and scholar.

New graphics and photo composites help explain and supplement the text, which is aimed at both collectors and scholars. Since his 1967 year-long stay in Israel as a volunteer of the Six Day War, Hendin has remained in constant touch with numismatists, historians and archaeologists around the world in order to gather information for his books and articles. Updated values by Herbert Kreindler.

Genres: Numismatics

640 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1996

Reviews

[Al · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fantastic resource for anyone who collects not only Judean coins, but Roman procurators and provincials. It's simply the best one volume resource on the market and well worth the investment. The 4th edition updates that valuations and does a much better job describing obverse and reverse inscriptions.

[Allen Rizzi · Rating 5 out of 5]

David Hendin is THE authority on biblical coins. This is a totally comprehensive anthology on this subject and includes many illustrations. This is an indispensable work for those with an interest in biblical coinage.

[Yoel Benedict · Rating 5 out of 5]

The very best. As only David can do.