¼ Sheqel Year
| Silver | 3.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Period | First Jewish-Roman War (66-73) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 66-67 |
| Value | ¼ Sheqel |
| Currency | The Great Revolt ‒ Shekel (66-70) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | 0073 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#93081 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Staff with three pomegranate buds, round base
Script: Hebrew
Lettering: ירושלם קדשה
Translation: Jerusalem [the] holy
Comment
One specimen sold for $253,000 in Bromberg I.David Hendin Guide to Biblical Coins Fifth Edition
Interesting fact
The ¼ Sheqel coin from Judea, minted in 66-67 CE, was part of a series of coins issued during the First Jewish-Roman War (66-73 CE). These coins were used to finance the war effort and showcase the Jewish rebels' independence from Roman rule. The coin's design features a vine leaf on one side and a chalice on the other, symbolizing the Jewish people's connection to their land and their faith. Despite the coin's small denomination, it holds significant historical value as a representation of the Jewish people's resistance against foreign occupation.
