Lot 168
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.35 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Simna' (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), two up-right trumpets with dot between. (Mildenberg 68 (O14/R40); TJC 276a; Hendin 1421. Extremely rare - Mildenberg lists only one specimens,and this is superior. Perfectly centered and well struck. Delicately toned. A beautiful example. Extremely fine. Estimate $2,000UP
Purchased privately, August 2001.
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| Realized $3,540 |
