COINS OF THE GREEK WORLD
JUDAEA
First Jewish War, 66-70. Half-shekel year one (66/67). Paleo-Hebrew legend (half of a shekel A ([year] 1) around and above ritual chalice with smooth rim, pellet on either side, flat base ending in pearls. Rev. Paleo-Hebrew legend (Jerusalem the Holy), staff with three pomegranate buds. 6.20 g. Hendin 1355. Meshorer, TJC 188. AJC II 259, 6. Attractive patina. Extremely fine.
Ex UBS direct purchase. Sold prior to 2007.