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1883
Jewish War. Silver 1/2 Shekel (6.27 g), 66-70 CE
. Year 1 (66/7 CE). ' Half of a shekel' around, ' [year] 1' above, omer cup with smooth
rim and pellet to either side.
Reverse:
' Jerusalem [the] holy', sprig of three pomegranates. TJC 188; Hendin 1355. Lightly toned.
Choice
Very Fine
.
Estimated Value ............................................................................................................................................................... $2,500 - 3,000
Ex Goldberg 41 (27 May 2007), 2497
.
Enlargement
1884 Judaea, Jewish War. Æ Eighth (6.31 g), 66-70 CE
. Year 4 (69/70 CE). lulav bunch flanked by two etrogim.
Reverse:
' For the redemtion of
Zion'
, chalice with pearled rim. TJC 214; Hendin 1369. Green patina. Excellent detail and perfectly centered.
Superb Extremely Fine
.
Estimated Value .......................................................................................................................................................................... $750 - 850
Enlargement
1885 Judaea, Bar Kochba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.34 g), 132-135 CE
. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). ' Shim' on', grape bunch on vine
with tendril and small leaf.
Reverse:
' For the freedom of Jerusalem', fluted jug with handle on left; no willow branch. Mildeberg 164 (O21/R89);
TJC 286; Hendin 1434.
Very Fine
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Estimated Value .......................................................................................................................................................................... $400 - 500