Lot 2514
AR Shekel (13.97g) dated year 5 (70 C.E.). . Hen-671. . TJC 215a. Temple vessel with rim decorated with nine pearls; above, date. Reverse: Stem with three pomegranate fruits. Extremely Fine.
Thirteen year five shekels, formerly residing in a leading London coin firm's counterfeit trays, were placed on the market through the now defunct Numismatic Fine Arts company during the mid-1980s. The results of SEM investigations were published in the prestigious Israel Numismatic Journal #9. While certain questions regarding die alignment, fabric and metallurgic analysis have never been adequately answered, a recent theory has been proposed regarding the existence of more than one mint in production. Like some bejeweled birds, year five shekels are the stuff dreams are made of.
Estimated Value $35,000 - 45,000.
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| Realized $71,875 |
