Lot 2068
Judaea, The Jewish War. Silver Shekel (13.84 g), 66-70 CE. Jerusalem, year 1 (66/7 CE). 'Shekel of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), ritual chalice with wide, smooth rim, pellet on either side, and flat base with pearled ends; above, '[year] 1'. Reverse: 'Jerusalem [the] holy' (Paleo-Hebrew), staff with three pomegranate buds, round base. Hendin 1354; TJC 187. Fine style. Boldly struck, lightly toned. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $8,000 - 9,000
A Connoisseur's Collection of Ancient Jewish Coins.
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