Description

Judaea. AE Prutah, 67-68 A.D.

First Jewish Revolt.

Currency - The Great Revolt - Shekel 66-70 A.D.

1 Prutah + 1/256 Shekel. Demonetized in 73 A.D.

Obverse: Amphora with broad rim and two handles.

Legend: שנת שתים (year two).

Reverse: Vine leaf on small branch with tendril.

Reverse legend: חר[ו]ת ציון (the freedom of Zion).

Mint: Jerusalem.

Bronze, 2.51g, 17mm.

Grade: gFine-VF for type.

Reference: Hendin 5th # 1360.

SOLD.