Description
Judaea, First Revolt (66-73 CE).
Silver Shekel, Year 1 (66-67 CE).
Obverse: ‘Shekel of Israel’ in Palaeo-Hebrew, around a ritual chalice.
Reverse: ‘Jerusalem the Holy’ in Palaeo-Hebrew, around a branch with three pomegranates.
(Hendin 1353; Meshorer Treasury 240, 184f; Deutsch pl. 9, dies 3 & 8 (this coin mentioned)).
Good Very Fine. Attractively toned, somewhat weakly struck. Scarce.
14.14g.
Ex. Samel Collection.