Lot 156
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.60 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. Rev. 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), upright palm branch. (Mildenberg 66.1 (O14/R38; this coin); TJC 279c; Hendin 1416). Toned. Extremely fine. Estimate $600UP
Ex Abraham Bromberg Collection, part II (10 December 1992), lot 470
Ex Leu 7 (9 May 1973), lot 292.
This and the following two undated silver zuzim attributed to the third year (135/4 CE) of the Bar Kochba War continue the wreathed name of Simon [bar Kokhba] and palm branch types of the second year (133/4 CE) even though by this time the hope of victory, as symbolized by the palm, was quickly slipping away as Roman forces massed against Judaea and pre-pared for the final onslaught.
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| Realized $1,062 |
