Lot 1682
Judaea, The Jewish War. Silver Shekel (14.00 g), 66-70 CE. Jerusalem, year 2 (67/8 CE). 'Shekel of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), ritual chalice with pearled rim, the base raised by projections on both ends; above, 'year 2'. Reverse: 'Jerusalem the holy' (Paleo-Hebrew), staff with three pomegranate buds, round base. Hendin 1358; TJC 193. Magnificent style on a beautiful, broad flan. Perfectly centered and superb. Lovely natural tone. Apparently struck from an unrecorded die not listed in Deutsch. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $6,000 - UP
From the S. Moussaieff Collection.
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| Realized $6,600 |
