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JUDAEA. The Jewish War (AD 66-70). AR half-shekel (18mm, 7.05 gm, 12h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 5/5. Jerusalem, dated Year 3 (April AD 68-May AD 69). Half of a shekel (Paleo-Hebrew), omer cup with pearled rim, base resting on raised projections; Year 3 (Paleo-Hebrew) above / Jerusalem the Holy (Paleo-Hebrew), staff with three pomegranate buds and globular base. GBC 6, 6391. GBC 5, 1362. Beautifully centered on good metal with steel toning.
From the New England Collection
According to the Israel Numismatic Society's Menorah Coin Project, which has made a census of known examples of Jewish War coins, more than 196 Year 3 shekels are known to have survived, but only 91 half-shekels are recorded.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/judaea/ancients-judaea-the-jewish-war-ad-66-70-ar-half-shekel-18mm-705-gm-12h-ngc-choice-au-5-5-5-5/a/3101-34075.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3101-08252022
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 20000-25000 USD
JUDAEA. The Jewish War (AD 66-70). AR half-shekel (18mm, 7.05 gm, 12h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 5/5. Jerusalem, dated Year 3 (April AD 68-May AD 69). Half of a shekel (Paleo-Hebrew), omer cup with pearled rim, base resting on raised projections; Year 3 (Paleo-Hebrew) above / Jerusalem the Holy (Paleo-Hebrew), staff with three pomegranate buds and globular base. GBC 6, 6391. GBC 5, 1362. Beautifully centered on good metal with steel toning.
From the New England Collection
According to the Israel Numismatic Society's Menorah Coin Project, which has made a census of known examples of Jewish War coins, more than 196 Year 3 shekels are known to have survived, but only 91 half-shekels are recorded.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/judaea/ancients-judaea-the-jewish-war-ad-66-70-ar-half-shekel-18mm-705-gm-12h-ngc-choice-au-5-5-5-5/a/3101-34075.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3101-08252022
HID02906262019
© 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 20000-25000 USD