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AR Tetradrachm (14.87 g) dated year 2 (133/4 C.E.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:6,250.00 USD Estimated At:12,500.00 - 15,000.00 USD
AR Tetradrachm (14.87 g) dated year 2 (133/4 C.E.
<Our item number 138008><B>AR Tetradrachm &#40;14.87 g&#41; dated year 2 &#40;133/4 C.E.&#41;.</B> Tetrastyle façade of the Temple of Jerusalem; within the middle of the Temple interior, the Ark of the Covenant in chest form. <I>Reverse:</I> Lulav thrice bound; to left, etrog. Mild 9 [10 examples cited]. TJC 229. H-686. Very Rare. <B>Lustrous, Nearly Mint State.</B> <BR><BR>Probably struck over a tetradrachm of Trajan. This obverse die &#40;inscription: &#34;Jerusalem&#34;&#41; was utilized for both year One and year 2 production. The reverse die, however, is a &#34;pure&#34; year 2 issue with reverse inscription &#34;Year 2 of the Freedom of Israel.&#34; <BR>Estimated Value &#36;12,500 - 15,000. <I><BR>Ex Antiqua XIV, December 2006, lot 87.</I> <BR><BR>Our item number 138008<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/48jpegs/138008.jpg"> <BR><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/48jpegs/138008N2.jpg"> </P></IMAGES>