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Roman Provincial: CM.YG.2100-R

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Maker(s)

Mint: Jerusalem

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Notes

History note: From the Benson Coll., Sotheby Sale Feb 1909, lot 774

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1936) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

67 CE - 68 CE

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 23.5 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 14.15 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Chalice with date letters above

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design
  • Text: 'Shekel of Israel'
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Inscription

Inscription present: Date letters = Year 2 (67/8 AD)

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Inscription

Inscription present: Pomegranates

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: 'Jerusalem the Holy'

  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.YG.2100-R
Primary reference Number: 225526

Audit data

Created: Thursday 20 September 2018 Updated: Wednesday 18 June 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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