JUDAEA, Jewish War. 66-70 CE. AR Sheqel (23mm, 13.72 g, 12h). Jerusalem mint. Dated year 2 (67/68 CE). "Sheqel of Israel, Year 2" (paleo-Hebrew), chalice with pearled rim / "Jerusalem the Holy" (paleo-Hebrew), sceptre with 3 pomegranate buds. Hendin 6387 (this coin illustrated); TJC 193; Sofaer 508. Underlying luster. EF.
From the David Hendin Collection, sold for the benefit of the American Numismatic Society.