Lot 2217
Bar Kokhba War, 132-135 CE. AR Tetradrachm, Hybrid (14.87 g) dated Year 2 (133/4 CE). Tetrastyle façade of the Temple of Jerusalem; within the middle of the Temple interior, the Ark of the Covenant in chest form. Reverse: Lulav thrice bound; to left, etrog. Mild 9 [10 examples cited]; AJC 229; H-686. Lustrous, Nearly Mint State. Very Rare.
Probably struck over a tetradrachm of Trajan. This obverse die (inscription: "Jerusalem") was utilized for both year One and year 2 production. The reverse die, however, is a "pure" year 2 issue with reverse inscription "Year 2 of the Freedom of Israel."
Estimated Value $12,500 - 15,000.
Ex Antiqua XIV, December 2006, lot 87.
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