JUDAEA, Jewish War. 66-70 CE. AR Half Shekel (20mm, 6.62 g, 12h). Jerusalem mint. Dated year 2 (67/8 CE).

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 488. Estimated: $ 7 500

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 11 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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JUDAEA, Jewish War. 66-70 CE. AR Half Shekel (20mm, 6.62 g, 12h). Jerusalem mint. Dated year 2 (67/8 CE). Omer cup; “Y[ear] 2” (date, in Hebrew) above,“Half Shekel” (in Hebrew) around / Sprig of three pomegranates; “Jerusalem the holy” (in Hebrew) around. Deutsch 24 (O3/R23); Meshorer 195; Kadman 9; Hendin 1359; Bromberg I 65; Shoshana I 20204; Sofaer 9–10; Spaer 170; SNG ANS 426 (same obv. die). Lightly toned. Choice EF. Struck from fresh dies.

From the San Vicente Collection.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.