Lot 3125
The Jewish War, 66-70 CE. AR Shekel (12.95 g) dated Year 4 (69-70 CE). Temple vessel (omer cup?) with rim decorated with nine pearls; above, date and surrounding Palaeo-Hebrew inscription "Shekel of Israel". Reverse: Stem with three budding pomegranates; around, Palaeo-Hebrew inscription "Jerusalem the Holy". AJC II, plate 19, 23; H-1364. Rare. About Extremely Fine.
Once we get to the year four issues, we encompass the rare coins of the last two years of mint production of the Jewish War. It is difficult to locate an attractive year four shekel; this is certainly one of the nicer of the relatively few in existence. Year four half shekels are of the utmost rarity; only a handful are known. The second example (there may be a third) of the quarter shekel of year 4 remains above the ground in the Middle East. Who knows how many lie beneath the surface!
Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000.
Harold Chopp Collection.
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