Judaea. First Jewish War AR Shekel. Temple (Jerusalem) mint, dated year 3 (April 68 CE - May 69 CE). Omer cup with beaded rim, date above; "Shekel of Israel" in Paleo-Hebrew script around / Sprig of three pomegranates; "Jerusalem the Holy" in Paleo-Hebrew script around. Deutsch 69 (O7/R64); Hendin 1361; AJC II, 261, 18. 14.21g, 21mm, 12h. 

Extremely Fine; beautiful old cabinet tone. 

From the Yacob and Tali Shavleyan Collection; Ex Morton & Eden Ltd., Auction 57, 3 July 2012, lot 150 (hammer: £3,600).