Jewish War. Half Shekel.
66-70 CE. Half Shekel, 6.53g (12h). Jerusalem, Year 2 = 67/68 CE. Obv: Paleo-Hebrew "Half Shekel, Year Two", Ritual chalice with pearled rim, pellet at middle of stem, base raised by projections on ends. Rx: Paleo-Hebrew "Jerusalem the Holy" around three pomegranate buds on stem with pearl at bottom. Hendin 1359. NGC 4624985-004. Purchased from William Rosenblum, 22 February 2011. Near Mint State.