Lot 1586
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Medium Bronze (10.48 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Sma' (abbreviating Simon; Paleo-Hebrew), seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Reverse: 'Year two of the redemption of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), vine leaf on tendril. Hendin 1408; Mildenberg 71 (O5/R35); TJC 260a. Overstruck on a bronze of Ascalon. Earthen dark olive-green patina. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $600 - 700
The Brody Family Collection; Purchased privately in Israel, October 2006.
The letter 'mem' on the obverse is not visible due to the overstriking.
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| Realized $588 |
