Lot 185
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.00 g), 132-135 CE. 'Simon' (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; no willow branch. (Mildenberg 128 (O19/R89); TJC 284; Hendin 1428). No willow branch and many times scarcer than with the branch. Attractively toned. Ex-tremely fine. Estimate $800UP
Ex Leu 75 (25 October 1999), lot 1389.
Ex MMAG List 348 (August 1973), #19.
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