Lot 116
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (2.88 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Simon' (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), upright palm branch. (Mildenberg 55 (O13/R12); TJC 246a; Hendin 1400). Extremely rare - Mildenberg cites just one specimen. Partial legend of the host coin visible on obverse. Nicely toned. Extremely fine. Estimate $5,000UP
Purchased privately from Antiqua at the NYINC, January 2005.
Mildenberg suggested that the obverse die used to strike this very rare issue was likely a trial die. A provincial drachm from Bostra under Trajan serves as the host coin.
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