"COIN OF THE MONTH" - JEWISH WAR, FIRST REVOLT AE PRUTAH, YEAR TWO
Hendin 6389b, Very Fine+, 18.6mm, 2.97 grams, Struck year two 67/68 C.E.
Obverse: Rimmed amphora with paleo-hebrew inscription YEAR TWO
Reverse: Vine leaf on small branch with tendril, inscription FREEDOM OF ZION
A CAPTIVATING example and scarce crude type struck under the duress of the war! This coin served as the plate coin in both books by Meshorer, AJC (Ancient Jewish Coinage) #13 and the very popular TJC (Treasury of Jewish Coins) #198, pictured.
Ex: Dalia Collection, Teaneck, NJ Purchased Dec. 5, 1999 from David Hendin, with signed tag (see inset photo)
