Lot 80
Ancient Judaea. The Jewish War, 66-70 CE. AR Half Shekel (6.96 g) dated year 3 (68/9 CE). Temple vessel with pearled rim; above, date. Reverse: Stem with three pomegranate fruits. Mesh1 155; H. 663. About Extremely Fine.
Actually much rarer than the full shekel of the same date, this denomination paid the yearly Temple tax.
Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500.
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