Lot 104
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.40 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), two trumpets upright. (Mildenberg 20 (O5/R14); TJC 243; Hendin 1392). Very rare - Mildenberg cites just four specimens. Well struck on a huge flan. Toned. Extremely fine. Estimate $1,250UP
Purchased privately, August 2001.
Interesting Note for Lots 104, 105, 106:
Depicted on these silver Zuzim and others later in the sale, are two upright trumpets used by the sons of Aaron to call the people together on certain occasions. While only one trumpet was really needed, it was felt that the two surviving sons of Aaron should each have his own silver trumpet to avoid any sibling rivalry.
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| Realized $1,770 |
