Jewish War. Shekel.
66-70 CE. Shekel, 13.45g (12h). Jerusalem, Year 3 = 68/69 CE. Obv: Paleo-Hebrew "Shekel of Israel, Year Three", 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 1361. NGC 4624985-003. Purchased from William Rosenblum, 22 February 2011. EF.