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Judaea, The Jewish War. Silver 1/2 Shekel (7.09 g), 66-70 CE. Jerusalem, year 2 (67/8 CE). 'Half of a shekel' (Paleo-Hebrew), ritual chalice with pearled rim, the base raised by projections on both ends; above, 'year 2'. Reverse: 'Jerusalem the holy' (Paleo-Hebrew), staff with three pomegranate buds, round base. Hendin 1359; TJC 195. Boldly struck, mostly untoned with some minor porosity. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $7,500 - UP
From the S. Moussaieff Collection.