Ancient Coins

Ancient Judea

Lot 3277
66-70 AD. Year 3. AR Shekel (13.1g). Chalice with pearled rim; Hebrew around (shekel of Israel, and date (Year 3). Reverse: Stem with pearled bottom and three pomegranates; around Hebrew (Jerusalem the holy). Hen. 662; AJC 261, 18. Attractive antique toning. Choice Very Fine/About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.
From Superior's Mount Vernon Sale, November 15-18, 1976, lot 1952.