Auction 32 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Archeology and Medals
A Silver Shekel - the Third Year of the Jewish War against Rome
Opening: $3,500
Sold for: $4,375
Including buyer's premium
A silver shekel, the third year of the Jewish War against Rome. Obv.: A cup surrounded by a paleo-Hebrew inscription שקל ישראל (shekel of Israel). Above the cup, the letters שג ,abbreviation of שנה ג (year third). Rev.: A stem with three pomegranates surrounded by insc. ירושלים הקדושה (Jerusalem the holy). 68/9 C.E. 13.92 grams, 22 mm, axis 12. TJC 202
Medals, Coins and Method of Payment
Medals, Coins and Method of Payment