JUDAEA. First Jewish War, 66-70 C.E. AR 1/2 Shekel (6.81 gms), Jerusalem Mint, Year 1 (66/7 C.E.). NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5.
Meshorer-185; Hendin-1355a. Large cup variety. Obverse: Omer cup; "half of a shekel; [year] 1" around and above; Reverse: Three pomegranates on stem; "Jerusalem [the] holy" around. An exceptionally pleasing year one example of this half denomination, with an alluring cabinet tone and good strike, though the obverse is a bit off center.
From the Solomon Collection.
Ex: Heritage (5/2009) Lot #20058.
Estimate: $6000.00- $8000.00