JUDAEA, Jewish War. 66-70 CE. AR Shekel (22mm, 14.06 g, 11h). Jerusalem mint. Dated year 4 (69/70 CE).

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Lot: 397. Estimated: $ 20 000

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JUDAEA, Jewish War. 66-70 CE. AR Shekel (22mm, 14.06 g, 11h). Jerusalem mint. Dated year 4 (69/70 CE). Omer cup; “Y[ear] 4” (date) in Hebrew above, “Shekel of Israel” (in Hebrew) around / Sprig of three pomegranates; “Jerusalem the holy” in Hebrew around. Deutsch – (unlisted dies); Kadman 27; Meshorer 207; Hendin 6393; Bromberg 382; Shoshana I 20212 = Shoshana II 20124; Sofaer 36; Spaer 178. Lightly toned, a few light marks. Good VF. Rare.

From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection, purchased from a German dealer, 1993.

Year 4 shekels are decidedly rarer than those of Years 1-3, reflecting the deteriorating military and political situation of the Judean rebels. While surviving shekels of each of the first three years number in the hundreds, just over 50 survive for Year 4. The Jewish forces, increasingly confined to the environs of Jerusalem, were suffering severe shortages of everything from precious metals to foodstuffs, meaning there was far less silver available to strike coins, and very little in the way of goods for them to be spent buying.

The final winners of all Triton XXV lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 11-12 January 2022. Triton XXV – Session Two – Greek Coinage (Part 2) through Roman Provincial Coinage will be held Tuesday afternoon, 11 January 2022 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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