Judaea, The Jewish War. Silver Shekel (14.25 g), 66-70 CE. Jerusalem, year 3 (68/9 CE). 'Shekel of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), ritual chalice with pearled rim, the base raised by projections on both ends; above, 'year 3'. Rev. 'Jerusalem the holy' (Paleo-Hebrew), staff with three pomegranate buds, round base. Hendin 1361; TJC 202; Deutsch die 50. Boldly struck on a full wide flan with complete legends and excellent margins. Excellent metal. Nicely toned. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $5,000 - UP
From the Palm Desert Collection. Purchased from Superior in the 1970s.