Lot 3119
The Jewish War, 66-70 CE. AR Half Shekel (6.81 g) dated Year 2 (67-68 CE). Temple vessel (omer cup?) with rim decorated with seven or eight pearls; above, date and surrounding Palaeo-Hebrew inscription "Half a Shekel". Reverse: Stem with three budding pomegranates; around, Palaeo-Hebrew inscription "Jerusalem the Holy". NLJ 85; TJC 195; H-1359. Of good metal and attractively toned. Extremely Fine.
While the number of pearls which decorate the rim of the chalice varies, usually nine pearls are visible on the shekels dated year two and later. Seven (to nine) pearls are the norm for the half shekels of year 2 and beyond. The half-shekel denomination paid the annual Temple tax.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
Harold Chopp Collection.
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