AR-Shekel, year 4 (=69/70), Jerusalem; 14,26 g.

ŠKL YSR’L (shekel of Israel) around chalice used in the temple cult, above it Š D (year 4)//YRWŠLM HKDWŠH (Jerusalem the holy) around a branch with three pomegranates. Hendin no. 1364; Deutsch pl. 26 no. 17: dies 4 & 17 (this coin illustrated); Meshorer, Treasury 242 f. no. 207

Extremely rare, especially in this state of preservation: Deutsch lists only one specimen. Beautiful patina, extremely fine Overbeck – Meshorer no. 262.