Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28Auction date: 9 December 2023
Lot number: 180

Price realized: 4,400 CHF   (Approx. 5,002 USD / 4,645 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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JUDAEA, First Jewish War. 66-70 CE. Shekel (Silver, 22 mm, 14.01 g, 12 h), Jerusalem, Year 3 = 68/9. 'Shekel of Israel' (in Hebrew) Omer cup with pearled rim; above, 'Y[ear] 3' (in Hebrew). Rev. 'Jerusalem the holy' (in Hebrew) Stem with three pomegranates. Hendin 6390. Meshorer 202. Sofaer 29. A splendid, beautifully toned example. Struck very slightly off center, otherwise, extremely fine.


From the James Knox Collection of Biblical related coins, acquired from Empire Auctions on 6 August 1997.

Starting price: 1500 CHF