Judea ⅛ Sheqel, 69 – 70
Year 4
Information
Country
Judea
Judea
Currency
The Great Revolt ‒ Shekel
(66 – 70)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
⅛ Sheqel
Year
69 – 70
Ruler
First Jewish-Roman War
(66–73)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.5
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
0073
Description
⅛ Sheqel from Judea. Issued from 69 to 70. Struck in Bronze. Measures 20 mm and weighs 5.5 g.
- Obverse
- Lulav bunch flanked by an etrog on either side (year four)
- Reverse
- Chalice with pealed rim (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); Irregular, crude lettering | ||
| ND (69-70) | — | שנת ארבע (year four); Irregular, retrograded both sides | ||
| ND (69-70) | — | שנת ארבע (year four); Irregular, retrograded reverse |
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