Sheqel Year 1; Gamla
| Bronze | 21 g | - |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Period | First Jewish-Roman War (66-73) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 66-67 |
| Value | 1 Sheqel |
| Currency | The Great Revolt ‒ Shekel (66-70) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | 0073 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#88341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crude paleo-Hebrew or Aramaic, see below
Script: Aramaic
Lettering:
Meshorer translation: [ירשלם הקד[שה
Farhi 2nd translation: ש חבר יהוד
Translation:
Meshorer translation: ho[ly] Jerusalem
Farhi 2nd translation: y[ear] the Jewish People
Interesting fact
The Sheqel coin from Judea, which was minted during the 1st year of the Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire (66-67 CE), features an image of a pomegranate on one side and an inscription in Hebrew on the other side that reads "Sheqel Israel" or "Shekel of Israel." This coin was used as a form of currency during a time of great political and social upheaval in the region, and its design reflects the cultural and religious significance of the pomegranate in Jewish tradition.
