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© British Museum
Sheqel Year
70 year| Silver | 13.8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Period | First Jewish-Roman War (66-73) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 70 |
| Value | 1 Sheqel |
| Currency | The Great Revolt ‒ Shekel (66-70) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 0073 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#93090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Staff with three pomegranate buds, round base
Script: Hebrew
Lettering: ירושלים הקדושה
Translation: Jerusalem the holy
Interesting fact
The Sheqel (Year 5) (70) coin from Judea was minted during the reign of King Agrippa I, who ruled Judea from 41 to 44 CE. This coin was used as a form of currency during that time and was considered a standard unit of exchange. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not very valuable, with its value being equivalent to about 1/4 of a Roman denarius, which was the standard currency of the Roman Empire at the time.
