½ Sheqel Year
70 year| Silver | 6.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Period | First Jewish-Roman War (66-73) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 70 |
| Value | ½ Sheqel |
| Currency | The Great Revolt ‒ Shekel (66-70) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | 0073 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#93083 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Staff with three pomegranate buds, round base
Script: Hebrew
Lettering: ירושלים הקדושה
Translation: Jerusalem the holy
Comment
This limited issue was struck with a single obverse die combined with a reverse die of the year 4.David Hendin Guide to Biblical Coins Fifth Edition
Interesting fact
The ½ Sheqel coin from Judea, made of silver and weighing 6.8g, was used during the 5th year of the Jewish revolt against the Roman Empire (66-70 CE). It was a time of great turmoil and struggle for the Jewish people, and the production of coins was an important symbol of their independence and resistance. Despite the difficult circumstances, the coinage from this period was remarkably well-crafted and has been prized by collectors for centuries.
