Lot 117
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.31 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew) within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, with a medallion at top and tendrils at bottom. Rev. 'Year two of the freedom of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), upright palm branch. (Mildenberg 59.15 (O14/R29'; this coin); TJC 246; Hendin 1401). Attractively toned. Extremely fine. Estimate $1,000UP
Ex Abraham Bromberg Collection, Part I (5 December 1991), lot 152.
Ex El Fawar Hoard.
The popular wreathed paleo-Hebrew legend naming Simon [bar Kochba] and palm branch types also appear on this zuz of the second year (133/4 CE) of the Bar Kochba War, but the treatment of the five-letter obverse legend is different here. This particular coin is notable as being the coin (Mildenberg chose to illustrate the dies.
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| Realized $1,180 |
