Judaean · Year 2 (67/68 CE)
First Jewish Revolt Year 2 AE Prutah – Amphora & Vine Leaf – 67/68 CE
First Jewish Revolt against Rome · Prutah · Jerusalem
Judaea, First Jewish Revolt, Year 2 (67/68 CE). AE prutah, Jerusalem mint. Obverse: two-handled amphora with the Paleo-Hebrew date legend "Year Two." Reverse: vine leaf on a small branch with the Paleo-Hebrew legend "Freedom of Zion." Hendin 1360; Meshorer 196. Both principal types are clear, with dark green-brown patina and tan earthen highlights. Accompanied by the seller's handwritten attribution and authenticity-guarantee card. Weight, diameter, and die axis have not yet been recorded.
- Culture
- Judaean
- Authority
- First Jewish Revolt against Rome
- Ruler / issuer
- Jewish rebels (no named ruler)
- Denomination
- Prutah
- Metal
- AE (bronze)
- Mint
- Jerusalem
- Date
- Year 2 (67/68 CE)
- Grade
- Fine (visual estimate)
Type description
Obverseשנת שתים (Shenat Shtayim) — "Year Two"Two-handled amphora with broad rim and fluted body; Paleo-Hebrew date legend around.
Reverseחרת ציון (Herut Zion) — "Freedom of Zion"Vine leaf on a small branch with tendril; Paleo-Hebrew legend around.
Condition
Irregular ancient flan. Amphora and vine leaf are clear, with substantial portions of both Paleo-Hebrew legends visible. Grade and surface assessment are provisional pending in-hand review.
Strike Principal types centered; portions of the peripheral legends are off the flan. · Surface Dark green-brown patina with tan earthen deposits and highlights.
References & provenance
ReferencesHendin 1360; Meshorer 196
ProvenanceAcquired 24 August 2026 from Gabe Vandervort via Whatnot; accompanied by the seller's handwritten attribution and authenticity-guarantee card.
Seller-guaranteed authentic and accompanied by a handwritten card; not independently certified or slabbed.
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