Bidspirit auction | Paul Romanoff, Ph.D. – Jewish

Paul Romanoff, Ph.D. – Jewish Symbols on Ancient Jewish Coins The Dropsie College for Hebrew and Cognate Learning, Philadelphia, 1944. 79 pages, with 7 photographic plates. - A foundational and pioneering study by Dr. Paul Romanoff (1899–1943), one of the earliest scholars to systematically analyze the symbolism and iconography of ancient Jewish coinage. Published posthumously in 1944, this work remains a cornerstone in Jewish numismatic research. Contents include:  • The Palm Tree and Palm Branch as symbols of freedom and victory  • The Four Species, Omer Cup, Cornucopia, Menorah, Trumpets, and Lyre  • Sacred vessels, wreaths, grapes, and pomegranates  • The propaganda imagery of the Second Jewish Revolt  • Hebrew inscriptions and their meanings Illustrated with seven detailed plates depicting ancient coins of the Hasmonean, Herodian, and Bar-Kokhba periods. Original brown cloth hardcover. A highly desirable and collectible reference for students of Judaic studies, archaeology, and numismatics, offering deep insight into the religious and national symbolism of ancient Jewish coinage.