Judaean First Jewish War Shekel – Silver Coin of Resistance
Judaean First Jewish War Shekel – Silver Coin of Resistance
JUDAEA, First Jewish War. 66-70 CE. Shekel (Silver, 24 mm, 13.67 g, 11 h), Jerusalem Temple, year 2 = 67/8. "Shekel of Israel / year 2" (in paleo-Hebrew script) Omer cup with beaded rim. Rev. "Jerusalem the holy" (in paleo-Hebrew script) Three pomegranates on one stem. Hendin 6387. Sofaer 5-8. TJC 19. Nicely toned. Minor marks, otherwise, extremely fine.
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Historical Significance
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Minted by Jewish rebels during the Great Revolt, this coin was part of a campaign to assert independence and spiritual identity.
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The inscription “שקל ישראל” (Shekel of Israel) and the chalice symbolize religious purity and national pride.
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The reverse side features a staff with three pomegranate buds and the inscription “ירושלים הקדושה” (Jerusalem the Holy)—a declaration of sacred sovereignty.