Lot 2675
Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Zuz (3.4 g), Year 3 (undated), struck 134/135 AD. . Hen-724. Scarce. Wreath of almonds, with ribbons and central medallion; Hebrew inscription in two lines ("Shim'on"). Reverse: Upright palm branch; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hendin 724; AJC II, 62; Mild. 122 (no. 6, of 17 examples cited). Beautifully centered, and boldly struck; with light gray and russet toning. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
Ex Bromberg Collection. Superior Auction, Abraham Collection of Jewish Coins, Part I; Dec. 15, 1991, Lot 176 (realized $632.50). Ex Al Fawar Hoard.
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