JUDAEA. First Jewish War, 66-70 C.E. AR Shekel (13.86 gms), Jerusalem Mint, Year 3 (68/9 C.E.). NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5. Scratches, Edge Marks, Smoothing. Meshorer-202; Hendin-1361. Obverse: Omer cup; "shekel of Israel; year 3" around and above; Reverse: Three pomegranates on stem; "Jerusalem the holy" around. Quite deeply toned, though some scattered roughness and scuffs as noted are observed. Nevertheless, a charming, budget example of an always popular type. From the Robert Feuer Collection.
