JUDAEA. First Jewish War, 66-70 C.E. AR Shekel (14.10 gms), Jerusalem Mint, Year 2 (67/8 C.E.). NGC MS, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5.Meshorer-193; Hendin-1358. Obverse: Omer cup; shekel of Israel; year 2 around and above; Reverse: Three pomegranates on stem; Jerusalem the holy around. A vibrant and lustrous mint state example, with attractive brilliance and a fairly sharp strike, though some minor weakness and off centering is noted on the reverse. Struck on a full flan of good metal.From the Solomon Collection.
