Judea Sheqel, 66 – 67
Year 1; Prototype
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Information
Country
Judea
Judea
Currency
The Great Revolt ‒ Shekel
(66 – 70)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Sheqel
Year
66 – 67
Ruler
First Jewish-Roman War
(66–73)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
13.8
Demonetized
0073
Description
Sheqel from Judea. Issued from 66 to 67. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 13.8 g.
- Obverse
- Ritual chalice with smooth, wide rim, pellet on either side, the base has pealed ends, circle of dots all around chalice and also outer legend (Sheqel of Israel [year] 1)
- Reverse
- Stem with three pomegranates, pearl at base, circle of dots all around pomegranates and also around outer legend (Jerusalem [the] holy)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (66-67) | — | א (year 1) |
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