Sheqel Year 1

Features

Issuer Judea
Period First Jewish-Roman War (66-73)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 66-67
Value 1 Sheqel
Currency The Great Revolt ‒ Shekel (66-70)
Composition Silver
Weight 13.8 g
Diameter 22 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 0073
Number
N#
93079
References Hendin 5ᵗʰ# 1354,
David Hendin, Herbert Kreindler; 2010. Guide to Biblical Coins (5th edition). Amphora Books, New York, United States.
Hendin 6ᵗʰ# 6383
David Hendin; 2021. Guide to Biblical Coins (6th edition). American Numismatic Society, New York, United States.

Obverse

Ritual chalice with wide, smooth rim, pellet on either side, flat base with pearled ends

Script: Hebrew

Lettering:
שקל ישראל
א

Translation:
Sheqel of Israel
[year] 1

Reverse

Staff with three pomegranate buds, round base

Script: Hebrew

Lettering: ירושלם קדשה

Translation: Jerusalem [the] holy

Mint

Jerusalem, Israel

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (66-67)  Photo $ 17 000 א (year 1)
ND (66-67)  א (year 1); Reverse die is a bit crude

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Sheqel (Year 1)Picture 1 of a sold Sheqel (Year 1)
Heritage Auctions
2023 May 3 - 5 CSNS World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3107
Lot 30033
Internet Archive
3 May 2023 ND (66-67) – א (year 1) AU
(NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 3/5)
USD 8700.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Sheqel (Year 1)Picture 1 of a sold Sheqel (Year 1)
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 10 NYINC World Coins Platinum Night Auction - New York 3097
Lot 30040
Internet Archive
10 Jan 2022 ND (66-67) – א (year 1) AU
(NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5)
USD 26 400.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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