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LOT 3687

Sold for (Inc. bp): £520


Judaea, Tortoise AE Weight of 1 Shekel. Iron Age II (1200-586 BC).

Land tortoise with segmented shell. Cf. Hendin, Ancient Scale Weight 185 (Shekel of 14.12gr). 16.56gr, 25mm x 20mm x 8mm.

Condition as seen.

PROVENANCE:
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.

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