Judaea, The Jewish War. Silver Shekel (14.26 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. Gorgeous iridescent tone. Removed from an NGC slab where graded Ch XF; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Our grade Nearly Mint State. Estimated Value $7,000
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.