AR-Shekel, year 2 (=67/68), Jerusalem; 14,24 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. 5 no. 22: dies 3 & 20 (this coin mentioned); Meshorer, Treasury 241 no. 193.

Extremely rare: Deutsch lists only two specimens (including this coin). Old cabinet tone, a mark on the obverse, good very fine Overbeck – Meshorer no. 245.