Lot 93
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.33 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Sm' (Paleo-Hebrew) within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, with a medallion at top and tendrils at bottom. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), two trumpets upright. Hendin 1392; Mildenberg 25.1 (O5'/R16; this coin); TJC 243. Well struck and centered on a nice full flan. Toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP
The musical element of religious service in the Jerusalem Temple, which emerged with the nevel middle bronze type of the first year (132/3 CE) of the Bar Kokhba War and continued on zuzim of the second year (133/4 CE) receives a new type on this zuz of the second year. The two trumpets depicted on the reverse refer to the two silver trumpets fashioned by Moses in the wilderness of Sinai and used by the Levite priests to call the people, to herald war, to announce the presence of the Ark of the Covenant, and to celebrate burnt and peace offerings.
Purchased privately from Archaeological Center. Ex Menashe Landman Collection.
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