JUDAEA. First Jewish War, 66-70 C.E. AR Shekel (13.58 gms), Jerusalem Mint, Year 2 (67/8 C.E.). NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Smoothing, Ex Jewelry.Meshorer-193; Hendin-1358. Obverse: Omer cup; "shekel of Israel; year 2" around and above; Reverse: Three pomegranates on stem; "Jerusalem the holy" around. Despite its prior use in jewelry, this example nevertheless serves as an excellent representative of a popular and highly collected series.<p><p>
