Lot 181
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.28 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew) within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, with a me-dallion at top and tendrils at bottom; pairs of dots between each section of wreath. Rev. 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), fluted jug with handle on left; in right field, willow branch. (Mildenberg 121 (O18/R76); TJC 283; Hendin 1427). Superb extremely fine. Estimate $700UP
Ex Goldberg 48 (16 September 2008), lot 1874.
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