Lot 2494
Jewish Coinage. The Jewish War, 66-70 CE. AR Half Shekel (7.06 g) dated Year 3 (68-69 CE). Temple vessel (omer cup?) with rim decorated with seven pearls; above, date and surrounding Palaeo-Hebrew inscription "Half a Shekel". Reverse: Stem with three budding pomegranates; around, Palaeo-Hebrew inscription "Jerusalem the Holy". TJC 203; H-1362. Excellent metal and handsomely toned. Superb Extremely Fine.
A gem of this denomination, which is actually much rarer than the full shekel.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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