Lot 1572
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.40 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Shim'' (abbreviating Shi'mon), in triangular form within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, and tendrils below. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel', palm branch. Hendin 1390; Mildeberg 17 (O3/R12); TJC 245. Overstruck on a rare denarius of Julia Titi with partial legends seen on the reverse. Nice old cabinet toning. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $2,000 - 2,500
The Brody Family Collection; Ex Jascha Heifetz Collection, pt. 2 (Superior, 9-10 December 1989).
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