1/2 Sheqel Year 2

€2.00
IssuerJudea
Year67-68
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Sheqel
CurrencyThe Great Revolt ‒ Shekel (66-70)
CompositionSilver
Weight6.8 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to0073
Reference(s) Hendin 5ᵗʰ#1359, Hendin 6ᵗʰ#6388
Obverse descriptionRiteral chalice with pearled rim, the base is raised by projections on ends
Obverse scriptHebrew
Obverse letteringחצי השקל שב
(Translation: half of a sheqel year 2)
Reverse descriptionStaff with three pomegranate buds, round base
Reverse scriptHebrew
Reverse letteringירושלים הקדושה
(Translation: Jerusalem the holy)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (67-68)  - שב (year 2) -
Catalog ID4626561860
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