Lot 225
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Medium Bronze (9.66 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew), seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Rev. 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), vine leaf on tendril. (Mildenberg 121 (O10/R85); TJC 289; Hendin 1437). Scarce - only nine specimens cited by Mildenberg. An unusually choice coin. Well struck with complete legends and attractive sandy green patina. Extremely fine. Estimate $500UP
Purchased privately from E. Waddell at the NYINC, January 2003.
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