Judaea, The Jewish War. Silver 1/2 Shekel (6.95 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. Magnificent! Perfectly centered and perfectly struck. Delicately toned. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $7,000 - 8,000
A Connoisseur's Collection of Ancient Jewish Coins.