Lot 3547
Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.03 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-717. Rare. Mildenberg lists only 5 examples of this issue. Cluster of grapes; Hebrew inscription around (Shim'on). Reverse: Lyre/kithara of three strings; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 734; Mild. 178. Full, even strike. With pleasing light gray toning; very lustrous. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $600 - 700.
Bowers & Ruddy, c. late 1970's.
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