Lot 1350
The Jewish War, 66-70 CE. Silver Shekel (12.32 g). Year 3 = 68/69 AD Omer cup with pearled rim, base with projections; Shekel of Israel Year 3, (in Paleo-Hebrew). Reverse: In Paleo-Hebrew, Jerusalem the holy; Stem with three pomegranate buds, round base. Hendin 1361; Deutsch 69; AJC II, p. 261, 18. Nicely centered on a full flan. Bold strike with much luster on the obverse. Some porosity and light corrosion is noted on the reverse. NGC photo-cert graded Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 2/5. Our grade is Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $4,000 - UP
Always in demand as the famous Jewish Shekel of the Great Revolt against Rome, 66 to 70 CE when disorganized insurgent groups of Jews challenged the might of the Roman Empire and minted coins of precious metal.
Ex Goldberg's Auction 17, 2/24/2003, lot 1224.
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