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Offline George X

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vine leaf shekel
« on: November 17, 2022, 05:54:49 am »
 
2.36g 13mm ar

found ...
Judaea First Revolt
Year 2 = 67 C.E.
  AE Prutah. 4.009 grams.
 Obverse: Amphora with broad rim and two handles; around, inscription (Year
   Two).
  Reverse: Vine leaf on small branch; around inscription ( the freedom of  Zion).
  Reference: AJC II, 260, 11a. Hendin 661. Treasury of Jewish Coins 196a.


but 2.37 vs 4.00??
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Re: vine leaf shekel
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2022, 10:39:40 am »
Cast fake.
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Offline George X

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Re: vine leaf shekel
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2022, 04:03:59 pm »
thanks for that
you can probably move to fake coins if you like
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Re: vine leaf shekel
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2022, 08:20:14 am »
All of the coins that George X has just posted provide textbook examples of the major characteristics of cast fakes and should be added to the Fake Coin Reports so others can see them and learn from them.
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