Ancients
JUDAEA. The Jewish War. AD 66-70. AR shekel (23mm, 13.92 gm, 11h). NGC (photo certificate) AU 4/5 - 4/5, flan flaw. Jerusalem, dated Year 1 (AD 66/7). Paleo-Hebrew Shekel of Israel around ritual omer cup with flat base and pearled projections, date [Year] 1 above / Paleo-Hebrew Jerusalem [the] Holy, sprig of three pomegranates on stem with round end. Hendin 1354. Samuels 81 (this coin). Meshorer 187. AJC 3. MCP dies O2/R24. Rare die combination, with only two other examples recorded! A truly exceptional example of the usually poorly made first year issue. Edge delamination from 3-4:00 obverse.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 6000-8000 USD