Judaea, The Jewish War. Silver Shekel (13.62 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 6387; TJC 193; Deutsch 125. Well struck and lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $5,000 - UP
From the Randolph Family Collection. Ex Edward J. Waddell list 57 (Autumn 1992), 57.