Lot 165
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.18 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. Rev. 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), elongated lyre with three strings. (Mildenberg 70 (O14/R42); TJC 272; Hendin 1419). Well struck and well centered. Delicately toned. Superb extremely fine. Estimate $700UP
Ex Superior (9-10 December 1984), lot 823.
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