Lot 4091
Jewish Coinage. The Jewish War, 66-70 CE. AR Shekel (13.83 g) dated Year 3 (68-69 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 18, 18; TJC 202; H-1361. Scratching on obverse and reverse. From a point of wear, Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
Ex Goldberg Auction (27 V 07; Levin collection), lot 2504.
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