Lot 1583
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.24 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. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), elongated lyre with four strings. Cf. Hendin 1403 (three strings); Mildenberg 58 (O14/R30); TJC 241a. Rare - Mildenberg cites just six specimens, and this is finer than that chosen to illustrate the dies. Lustrous. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $1,000 - 1,300
The Brody Family Collection; Ex Goldberg 48 (16 September 2008), 1865.
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