Sale: CNG 67, Lot: 920. Estimate $1000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 22 September 2004.  Sold For $800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA. First Jewish War. 66-70 CE. AR Shekel (13.68 gm). Dated year 3 (68/9 CE). “Shekel of Israel,” Omer cup with pearled rim; date above / “Jerusalem the Holy,” sprig of three pomegranates. Meshorer 202; Hendin 662. Good VF, thick hoard patina, surfaces a bit rough, a few cleaning marks. ($1000)

From the Garth R. Drewry Collection.