Sale: Nomos 6, Lot: 115. Estimate CHF3000.  Closing Date: Monday, 7 May 2012.  Sold For CHF2400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, The Jewish War. 66-70 CE. Shekel (Silver, 13.15 g 12), year 2 = 67/8. Shekel of Israel / year two Chalice with a pearled rim, a narrow foot and pearl at either side; above, date. Rev. Jerusalem is Holy Branch with three pomegranates. AJC 9 var. Hendin 659. TJC 194 var. An interesting, slightly barbaric issue. Toned. Good very fine.

From the collection of P. Tan.