Lot 3206
The Bar Kokhba War, 132-135 CE. AE Middle Bronze (24 mm) dated year One (132-133 CE). Upright palm branch within laurel wreath. Reverse: Chelys-lyre with six strings. TJC 223; Mild 23; H-1377. Choice Very Fine.
We believe the earliest lyres of antiquity were made from tortoise shells and animal horns. Much later, a true sound box was added, developing to the Greek kithara with easily tuned strings.
Estimated Value $800 - 900.
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| Realized $690 |
