Judaea, The Jewish War. Silver Shekel (14.19 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 1358; Deutsch 160 (O12, R161); TJC 193. Perfectly centered, well struck and lightly toned. Superb Extremely Fine. Value $5,000 - UP
Ex Maison Palombo 15 (22 October 2016), 22.