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½ Sheqel Year
| Silver | 6.8 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Period | First Jewish-Roman War (66-73) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 67-68 |
| Value | ½ Sheqel |
| Currency | The Great Revolt ‒ Shekel (66-70) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 0073 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#93169 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Staff with three pomegranate buds, round base
Script: Hebrew
Lettering: ירושלים הקדושה
Translation: Jerusalem the holy
Interesting fact
The ½ Sheqel coin from Judea, which was minted during Year 2 (67-68), features an image of a lulav on one side and an inscription in Hebrew on the other. The lulav, also known as a palm branch, is a symbol of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, which celebrates the harvest and the protection of God. The inscription on the coin reads, "Holy Jerusalem" in Hebrew, highlighting the city's significance in Jewish culture and religion.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (67-68) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Sheqel (Year 2) (67-68) coin.
