Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2020 NYINC Auction 17-18 Jan 2020
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JUDAEA. First Jewish War, 66-70 C.E. AR Shekel (14.11 gms), Jerusalem Mint, Year 1 (66/7 C.E.). NGC Ch EF★, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5.
Meshorer-187; Hendin-1354. Obverse: Omer cup; "shekel of Israel; [year] 1" around and above; Reverse: Three pomegranates on stem; "Jerusalem [the] holy" around. An immensely attractive example of this type, the present piece offers a charming cabinet tone with golden highlights around the devices and a bold strike. Some remaining luster is noted, further accentuating its beauty.
Estimate: $8000.00- $12000.00
Meshorer-187; Hendin-1354. Obverse: Omer cup; "shekel of Israel; [year] 1" around and above; Reverse: Three pomegranates on stem; "Jerusalem [the] holy" around. An immensely attractive example of this type, the present piece offers a charming cabinet tone with golden highlights around the devices and a bold strike. Some remaining luster is noted, further accentuating its beauty.
Estimate: $8000.00- $12000.00