THE NEW YORK SALE

Auction 48  –  15 January 2020

THE NEW YORK SALE, Auction 48

Ancient Coins

We, 15.01.2020, from 1:00 AM CET
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Description

Judea, The Jewish War. Silver Shekel (13.04 g), 66-70 CE. Jerusalem, year 2 (67/8 CE). 'Shekel of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), ritual chalice with pearled rim, the base raised by projections on both ends; above, 'year 2'. Reverse: 'Jerusalem the holy' (Paleo-Hebrew), staff with three pomegranate buds, rounded base. Hendin 1358.; TJC 193; Deutsch 82 (O6, R78). Boldly struck and well centered. Lovely slightly iridescent mottled blue tone about the borders. A beautiful Jewish year 2 shekel. Superb Extremely Fine. Value $5,000 - UP

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Price realized 7'750 USD
Starting price 4'000 USD
Estimate 5'000 USD
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