Ancient Coins

Ancient Judea

Lot 3273
66-70 AD. Year 1. AR Shekel (13.1g). Chalice with smooth rim, pearl on either side, Hebrew around ("shekel of Israel") and aleph ("Year 1") above. Reverse: Stem with three pomegranates; Hebrew around ("Jerusalem the holy"). Hen. 655. Mesh. 3 (same dies). The surfaces are porous. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,250-1,750.