Catalog 334
The Samel Collection of Jewish Coins and Medals
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AR-Shekel, year 2 (=67/68), Jerusalem; 14,19 g.
ŠQL YSR’L (shekel of Israel) around a chalice used in the temple cult, above Š B (=year 2)//YRWŠLM HKDWŠH (Jerusalem the holy) around a branch with three pomegranates. Hendin no. 1358; Deutsch pl. 4, no. 6: dies 1 & 6 (this coin mentioned); Meshorer, Treasury 241 no. 193.
Extremely rare: Deutsch lists only two specimens (including this coin). Extremely fine Overbeck – Meshorer no. 246.