Lot 172
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (2.94 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Simna' (Paleo-Hebrew) within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, with a me-dallion at top and tendrils at bottom; pairs of dots between each section of wreath. Rev. 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), fluted jug with handle on left; in right field, willow branch. (Mildenberg 134 (O19/R94); TJC 283a; Hendin 1422). Legends of the host coin seen on the reverse. Toned. Extremely fine. Estimate $600UP
Ex Superior (1-2 December 1990), lot 2241.
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