The Jewish War. Half shekel; The Jewish War; Jerusalem, Year 1 = 66/67 CE, Half Shekel, 6.89g Hendin-1355. Obv: Omer cup with smooth rim but pearl on either side, base with pearled ends; Hebrew inscription around, date above cup. Reverse: Stem with pearled base and three pomegranates; Hebrew inscription around ("Jerusalem the Holy")This is an utterly magnificent example of a Year One 1/2 shekel, which was the fee paid to the temple by each man in the family. G / VF