Shekel of Israel / Jerusalem the Holy - Silver Shekel from Year 2 of the Revolt Against Rome
As a sign of rebellion, the Jews took already existing Roman coins and reminted a new impression on them: “For the Freedom of Zion.” Striking these so-called freedom coins was a capital offense, as coin minting was an imperial privilege.
In the Revolt's first year (66–67 CE), the Jews minted only silver coins. The newly minted silver coins included shekels, half-shekels, and quarter-shekels depicting a chalice on the obverse with the year and an ancient Hebrew inscription "Shekel of Israel." Some interpret the reverse as three budding pomegranates, while others say it is the staff of Aaron the High Priest. It is accompanied by the inscription "Jerusalem the Holy."
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Silver Shekel coin -Year 2 (67-68 CE)- minted during the revolt depicting a chalice on the obverse with the year 2 and an ancient Hebrew inscription "Shekel of Israel." Some interpret the reverse as three budding pomegranates, while others say it is the staff of Aaron the High Priest. It is accompanied by the inscription "Jerusalem the Holy."
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