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Lot 3140

The Bar Kokhba War, 132-135 CE. AR Denar (3.37 g) attributed to year 3 (134-135 CE). Triform bunch of grapes with vine leaf hanging from a cut branch; around, Palaeo-Hebrew inscription "Shim'on". Reverse: Kithara with three strings; around, Palaeo-Hebrew inscription "For the Freedom of Jerusalem". Mild 210 [11 examples cited]; H-1435. Likely overstruck on a Roman denarius minted under Trajan. Uncleaned. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.

The kithara, or in Hebrew, kinor, was the main instrument of the Second Temple ensemble. Music played an important role in the Sukkot ritual, and the kinor, jug, lulav and other types used on the coinage could well have been chosen with this holiday in mind.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
Harold Chopp Collection.


 
Realized $748



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