The Jewish War, 66-70 CE. AE Small Bronze ("One Eighth"; 18.50 mm) dated year 4 (69-70 CE). Temple vessel with rim decorated with pearls. Reverse: Two etrogs with lulav between. TJC 214; H-1369. Well struck. Choice Very Fine. Properly classified as "emergency money," the mint must have had a short supply of silver for regular coinage during year 4. Full silver shekels of this year are quite rare, while silver half and quarter shekels are of the greatest rarity. To remedy the situation, fractional denominatons inscribed "year four half", "… quarter" and "… eighth" [of a shekel] were struck in bronze. Estimated Value $450 - 550. Categories: Ancient Coins
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