Rebel Jewish coin dating to anti-Roman revolt discovered in Israel
A rare half-shekel coin dug up in the Ein Gedi nature reserve was inscribed with the words “The Holy Jerusalem” in Hebrew.
The silver coin, as found, showing the obverse face with the chalice in the center, and above it the letter “Aleph” marking Year 1 of the outbreak of the revolt, and the inscription “half-shekel”, the value of the coin.(photo credit: Emil Aladjem, Israel Antiquities Authority)ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
