Judaea: JUDAEA. Jewish War (AD 66-70). AR half-shekel (18mm, 6.60 gm, 11h). NGC XF 5/5 - 2/5, light smoothing....
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JUDAEA. Jewish War (AD 66-70). AR half-shekel (18mm, 6.60 gm, 11h). NGC XF 5/5 - 2/5, light smoothing. Jerusalem, dated Year 1 (May (or later) AD 66-March AD 67). Shekel of Israel (Paleo-Hebrew), ritual chalice with smooth rim, pellet on either side of bowl; Year One above / Jerusalem the Holy (Paleo-Hebrew), staff with three pomegranate buds and globular base. GBC 6, 6384. Gunmetal toning around.Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000.
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