Judaea, The Jewish War. Silver 1/2 Shekel (6.86 g), 66-70 CE. Jerusalem, year 3 (68/9 CE). 'Half of a shekel' (Paleo-Hebrew), ritual chalice with pearled rim, the base raised by projections on both ends; above, 'year 3'. Reverse: 'Jerusalem the holy' (Paleo-Hebrew), staff with three pomegranate buds, round base. Hendin 1362; TJC 203. A splendid example and excellent metal. Uniform light cabinet tone. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $8,000 - UP
Ex Kenneth Brattlie Collection Purchased from David Hendin NYINC 2009 bourse.