JUDAEA. First Jewish War, 66-70 C.E. AR 1/2 Shekel (6.64 gms), Jerusalem Mint, dated Year 1 (66/7 C.E.). NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.Meshorer-188; Hendin-6384. Obverse: Omer cup; Reverse: Sprig of three pomegranates. Far SCARCER than the full-sized Shekels of this date, and especially difficult in this state of preservation. Fully and evenly struck from sharp dies. Minor marks and porosity on the obverse, but an excellent example altogether with strong luster underneath the light shadowy tone.To view all items from the Rabbi Victor H. Weissberg and Tamar Weissberg Collection, click <a href="https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots?sort=auction_date_lot_number_asc&search=From+the+Rabbi+Victor+H.+Weissberg+and+Tamar+Weissberg+Collection&limit=96&lots_range=upcoming"> here.</a>From the Rabbi Victor H. Weissberg and Tamar Weissberg Collection.

