Lot 100
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (2.72 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Sma' (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), fluted jug with handle on left; in right field, willow branch. (Mildenberg 30.3 (O5/R18; this coin); TJC 250; Hendin 1391). Scarce - eleven specimens cited by Mildenberg, this being his no. 3 and the example used to illustrate the dies. Toned. Superb extremely fine. Estimate $1,000UP
Ex Abraham Bromberg Collection, part II (Superior, 10 December 1992), lot 453.
Ex Beit Mirsim Hoard.
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