Judea ½ Sheqel, 66 – 67
Year 1
Information
Country
Judea
Judea
Currency
The Great Revolt ‒ Shekel
(66 – 70)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Sheqel
Year
66 – 67
Ruler
First Jewish-Roman War
(66–73)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.8
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
0073
Description
½ Sheqel from Judea. Issued from 66 to 67. Struck in Silver. Measures 19 mm and weighs 6.8 g.
- Obverse
- Ritual chalice with wide, smooth rim, pellet on either side, flat base with pearled ends (half of a sheqel [year] 1)
- Reverse
- Staff with three pomegranate buds, round base (Jerusalem [the] holy)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (66-67) | — | א (year 1) | ||
| ND (66-67) | — | א (year 1); Variety with large chalice |
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