Lot 760
Jewish War, ca. 66-70 CE. Year Two (AD 67/68) Silver Shekel (13.61 g.). Struck April 67 - March 68 CE. (shekel of Israel). (Year 2) above ritual chalice with pearled rim, the base is raised by projections on ends. Reverse. (Jerusalem the holy); staff with three pomegranate buds, round base. Hendin 1358; Deutsch 4; AJC 8; TJC 193. Small edge split or test mark at 11 o'clock. Traces of luster still present. A needle sharp strike and virtually as struck! Nearly Mint State. Estimated Value $5,000 - UP
Private purchase in Israel, prior to 2000.
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| Realized $7,200 |
