Experts in Coins & Medals

JUDAEA, First Jewish War. 66-70. Shekel (Silver, 23 mm, 14.12 g, 12 h), Jerusalem, dated year 2 = April 67 - March 68. SQL YSR’L = Sheqel of Israel. Chalice (’omer cup’)with smooth rim; above, date. Rev. YRUSLM QDSH = Jerusalem is Holy. Branch with three pomegranates. Meshorer 193. Hendin 6387. Very well-struck, nicely centered and with an attractive old toning. Flan fault on the reverse, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

KYRENAIKA. Kyrene. Circa 435-331 BC. Obol (Gold, 8 mm, 0.85 g, 8 h). Head of the nymph Kyrene to right, wearing pendant earring. Rev. Bearded head of Zeus Ammon to right, with ram's horn over his ear. BMC 65 (same dies). Naville 13 (same dies). SNG Copenhagen 1183. Minor scrape on obverse, otherwise, nearly very fine.