© Disha41754 (CC BY)
© Disha41754 (CC BY)
Masonic Shekel - Rochester Chapter #137 (Rochester, Michigan) ND
| Bronze | - | 28 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Membership medals |
| Value | 1 Shekel |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) with a hole |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#165706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Imitation of Judean shekel
Chalice surrounded by value
date above
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
שקל ישראל
שב
(ancient Hebrew script)
Translation:
Shekel of Israel
Year 2
Comment
Rochester Chapter No. 137, R. A. M. was organized November 24, 1896.Reverse imitates:
First Jewish-Roman War "Great Revolt"
Silver Shekel, Year II of the Jewish War Jerusalem mint: 67/68 A.D.
Reference: Meshorer 193; Kadman 8; Hendin 1358; Bromberg 63-4; Shoshana I 20202-3; Sofaer 5-8; Spaer 167-8
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