Lot 182
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.30 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; pairs of dots between each section of wreath. Rev. 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), fluted jug with handle on left; in right field, willow branch. (Mildenberg 133 (O19/R93); TJC 283; Hendin 1427). Undertype visible on the reverse. Toned. Ex-tremely fine. Estimate $600UP
Purchased privately, August 2001.
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| Realized $797 |
