Lot 113
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Medium Bronze (11.55 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew), seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Reverse: 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), vine leaf on tendril. Hendin 1437; Mildenberg 134 (O11/R98); TJC 289. Extremely Rare - only one specimen cited by Mildenberg. Dark green patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $350 - UP
Mildenberg opines that the obverse die used to strike this coin shows "what is probably the most beautiful palm tree in the coinage."
Purchased privately from Harlan J. Berk.
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