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Jewish coin of the First Jewish War
Shekel (silver) Mint: Jerusalem, 68-69 CE Diam: 24 mm, Weight: 14.06 gr Gift of the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation |
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Obverse: Cup with rim decorated by a row of nine pellets, surmounted by date: year 3, and surrounded by inscription in Paleo-Hebrew: Shekel of Israel Reverse: Stem with three pomegranates, surrounded by inscription in Paleo-Hebrew: Jerusalem is holy Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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