Help Identify Jewish Shekel | First Revolt

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Billy89 New Member Canada 3 Posts	Posted 07/15/2010 7:32 pm I want to know the year of this coin and its value, I know its a jewish shekel but beyond that I know very little. Thanks. The coin may look more scratched or damaged than it actually is due to the fact it is in plastic and I do not want to remove it. Identified - moved to Ancients forum - Sap Edited by Billy89 07/15/2010 7:36 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Sap Moderator Australia 16868 Posts	Posted 07/15/2010 9:26 pm It claims to be a shekel of Year 1 of the First Jewish Revolt, 66/7 AD. See the first entry on this wildwinds page (Hendin #655) for similar examples. Unfortunately, Jewish Revolt shekels just like this one have been extensively copied down through the centuries. If this one is embedded in plastic, it may be very difficult to determine if it is genuine. For me, there are enough similarities between it and a fake coin listed on the FORVM fakes database for me to be skeptical about this one, too. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis Report this Post to the Staff
Billy89 New Member Canada 3 Posts	Posted 07/15/2010 9:33 pm its clear from the picture of the fake that my coin is not as thick as the one in the image of the fake shekel, and its been in my possession since atleast 1993, it was given to us by someone who purchased coins from respectable dealers. how can I find out if its real, appraisal maybe? Report this Post to the Staff
Billy89 New Member Canada 3 Posts	Posted 07/15/2010 9:35 pm oh and its not embedded in plastic it is simply in a home made plastic envelope. Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 07/16/2010 07:10 am This type is famous, and accordingly over the centuries, would attract the attention of forgers and copiers. I have a very good copy of this coin, but it does not attempt to deceive. On the edge is clearly marked the word 'copy', and because there clearly no intention to deceive, I am happy to have it in my collection. Report this Post to the Staff
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