Judaea, The Jewish War. Silver 1/2 Shekel (6.44 g), 66-70 CE. Jerusalem, year 3 (68/9 CE). 'Half of a shekel' (Paleo-Hebrew), ritual chalice with pearled rim, the base raised by projections on both ends; above, 'year 3'. Rev. 'Jerusalem the holy' (Paleo-Hebrew), staff with three pomegranate buds, round base. Hendin 1362; TJC 203; Deutsch die 19. Lightly toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $7,500 - UP
From the Palm Desert Collection. Purchased from Superior in the 1970s or 1980s.