JUDAEA. First Jewish War, 66-70 C.E. AR Shekel (14.22 gms), Jerusalem Mint, Year 2 (67/8 C.E.). NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Edge Marks, Scratches. Meshorer-193; Hendin-1358. Obverse: Omer cup; "shekel of Israel; year 2" around and above; Reverse: Three pomegranates on stem; "Jerusalem the holy" around. Rather deeply toned, this stands as a quality example of a popular type, no matter the noted distractions--which actually blend quite well with the toning. From the Robert Feuer Collection.
