Description
Silver shekel of Judea
The First Jewish Revolt against Rome, 66 – 70 A.D.
Obverse: Inscription: “Shekel of Israel” in Hebrew around, temple vessel with pearl one each side
Reverse: Inscription: “Jerusalem the Holy” in Hebrew around, stem with three pomegranate fruits.
Diameter: 23 mm
Silver plated, lead free pewter, with finished patina, made in the USA.
Packaged in a coin collecting flip with the description of coin printed on flip insert.
Roy –
Very nice coin, truly deserving of the ”museum quality” status.