Sale: Nomos 3 & 4, Lot: 151. Estimate CHF4000.  Closing Date: Monday, 9 May 2011.  Sold For CHF3800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, The Jewish War. 66-70 CE. Half Shekel (Silver, 7.02 g 12), dated year 2 = 67-68. HSY HSQL = half a shekel Chalice (’omer cup’)with smooth rim; above, date. Rev. YRUSLM QDSH = Jerusalem is Holy Branch with three pomegranates. AJC 10. Hendin 660. Meshorer 165. Rare. Toned, but uncleaned and with some deposits on the reverse. Good very fine.

From the Anthemion collection, USA.