JUDAEA, Jewish War. 66-70 CE. Æ Eighth Shekel (20mm, 4.92 g, 11h). Jerusalem mint. Dated year 4 (69/70 CE). Lulav branch flanked by etrogs; "year four" (in Hebrew) around / Omer cup; "to the redemption of Zion" (in Hebrew) around. MCR FJR-15, die O23 (this coin illustrated); Kadman 38; Meshorer 214; Hendin 6398; Bromberg 77; Shoshana I 20217–9; Sofaer 44–9; Spaer 183. Earthen dark brown surfaces, a little off center, slightly irregular flan. EF.
From the Father & Son Collection, purchased from Fontanille Coins, 3 September 2012.