Judea ½ Sheqel, 69 – 70
Year 4
Information
Country
Judea
Judea
Currency
The Great Revolt ‒ Shekel
(66 – 70)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Sheqel
Year
69 – 70
Ruler
First Jewish-Roman War
(66–73)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
15.5
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
0073
Description
½ Sheqel from Judea. Issued from 69 to 70. Struck in Bronze. Measures 26 mm and weighs 15.5 g.
- Obverse
- Two lulav bunches flank an etrog (citron) (year four, half)
- Reverse
- Seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates, flanked by baskets of dates (to the redemption of Zion)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (69-70) | — | שנת ארבע (year four) | ||
| ND (69-70) | — | שנת ארבע (year four); Cut in half to make smaller unit of money |
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