Shekel (Coin) Depicting a Chalice Possibly 68 - 69

This silver shekel, or coin, from Judea, was minted in the late 60s CE. The coin depicts a chalice on one side, a common symbol of Jewish tradition. The other side has a design of a three-branched menorah, a candelabrum used in Jewish rituals. The inscription is in Hebrew, possibly dating the coin to a period of rebellion against Roman rule. This small coin holds historical and cultural significance, reflecting the religious and political climate of first-century Judea.