Sheqel Year 1, Prototype

€93,076.00
IssuerJudea
Year66-67
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Sheqel
CurrencyThe Great Revolt ‒ Shekel (66-70)
CompositionSilver
Weight13.8 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to0073
Reference(s) Hendin 5ᵗʰ#1352
Obverse descriptionRitual chalice with smooth, wide rim, pellet on either side, the base has pealed ends, circle of dots all around chalice and also outer legend
Obverse scriptHebrew
Obverse letteringשקל ישראל א
(Translation: Sheqel of Israel [year] 1)
Reverse descriptionStem with three pomegranates, pearl at base, circle of dots all around pomegranates and also around outer legend
Reverse scriptHebrew
Reverse letteringירושלם קדשה
(Translation: Jerusalem [the] holy)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (66-67)  - א (year 1) -
Catalog ID9803058510
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