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½ Sheqel Year
| Silver | 6.8 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Period | First Jewish-Roman War (66-73) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 68-69 |
| Value | ½ Sheqel |
| Currency | The Great Revolt ‒ Shekel (66-70) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 0073 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#93182 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Staff with three pomegranate buds, round base
Script: Hebrew
Lettering: ירושלים הקרושה
Translation: Jerusalem the holy
Interesting fact
The ½ Sheqel coin from Judea, which was minted during Year 3 (68-69), features an image of a pomegranate on one side and an inscription in ancient Hebrew on the other. The pomegranate was a symbol of abundance and fertility in ancient Judea, and it's believed that the coin was used as a form of payment for the Temple tax. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. Today, coins like this one are highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auction.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (68-69) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Sheqel (Year 3) (68-69) coin.
