"COIN OF THE MONTH" - JEWISH WAR - FIRST REVOLT AE EIGHTH SHEKEL, YEAR FOUR
Hendin 6389, Meshorer TJC 214, Choice About Extremely Fine, 19.7mm, 6.67 grams, Struck year four - 69/70 C.E.
Obverse: L'GEULAT ZION (To the Redemption of Zion in Paleo-Hebrew) around ritual chalice with pearled rim
Reverse: Lulav bunch flanked by an etrog on either side, SH'NAT ARBA (Year Four in Paleo-Hebrew) around
A stunning example struck on excellent weighty metal! Rarely found in this quality. Purchased by the consignor from David Hendin in the early 2000's. With tag stating "SUPERB" in Hendin's writing (see inset photo).
Ex: Dalia Collection, Teaneck, NJ Purchased from David Hendin (Amphora Coins) early 2000's
