Guide To Biblical Coins, Third Edition

Amphora, New York, 1996. Lists more than 525 different coins according to a new numbering system that will not conflict with previous editions. Many new line drawings have been added, dramatically expanding Hendin's previous edition, and all new photographs of more than 400 coins. Aimed at both beginning and advanced collectors, Hendin compiles the knowledge he has accumulated in the 30 years since his year long stay in Israel as a volunteer of the Six Day War. At that time his weekly trips to the markets in Jerusalem led him into one of the world's most fascinating hobbies - collecting biblical coins - with which he has remained fascinated ever since. Noted professional numismatic Herbert Kreindler has updated his evaluations of the coins in this popular series. Kreindler is also widely known as an expert in biblical coins, and the evaluations are based upon worldwide auction and private markets of the past decade.   David Hendin is known worldwide as an authority on biblical and anci