JUDAEA. First Jewish War, 66-70 C.E. AR Shekel (14.27 gms), Jerusalem Mint, Year 3 (68/9 C.E.). NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Scratches.
Meshorer-202; Hendin-1361. Obverse: Omer cup; "shekel of Israel; year 3" around and above; Reverse: Three pomegranates on stem; "Jerusalem the holy" around. Despite the noted scratches and some observed roughness in a few areas of the surfaces, this specimen presents great overall detail remaining upon a lightly circulated flan of pleasingly toned metal.
Estimate: $4000 - $6000