This ancient coin of poor condition resembles all the Tyrian and Hebrew coins I've posted so far. Most of them seem to have some importance and attract many collectors despite their low condition. Hope you can help identify this coin.. Thanks.
Yes. Here's my example of the type. First Jewish War, AD 66-70 AE Prutah, 17mm, 3g, 6h; Jerusalem, AD 68/9. Obv.: שנת שלוש (Year Three); Amphora with broad, fringed rim and two handles. Rev.: חרות ציונ (Freedom of Zion); Grape leaf on vine. Reference: Hendin 1363.
that grape leaf sure looks like a maple leaf! were there some of stevex's ancestors in jerusalem in the first century?
By Jove, I think you may be on to something Chris. It's no wonder the First Century in Jerusalem was so chaotic. Steve's ancestor's were there!
Yeh.. I'm glad to hear all this. CT will never abandon me. BTW.. The maple leaf, as we all know, is the symbol of Canada. It's on the Canadian national flag. also crystal sugar is made out of this plant ( Maple tree ). Moreover, in my country the grape leaves are stuck with rice, tomatoes and minced meat to be boiled all together. It's one of the best dishes or menus... Back to Numismatics and History, I need to know whether this coin had been struck independently by the Israelis themselves, or under the Roman Authority? Thank you..
