Lot 64
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Large Bronze (21.13 g), 132-135 CE. Year 1 (132/3 CE). 'Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew) within wreath. Reverse: 'Year one of the redemption of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), amphora with two handles. Hendin 1375; Mildenberg 13 (O3/R9) only 1 example cited, this being finer; TJC 221. Very Rare. Uniform glossy olive-green patina. Adjustment marks as made. Rare Jerusalem obverse. Very Fine. Value $15,000 - UP
The rarest of all Bar Kokhba Revolt denominations is known by the Arabic nickname 'Abu Jara' meaning "father of the jar". While the obverse proudly spells out Jerusalem surrounded by a wreath being the focal point of the Revolt, the reverse features an amphora which scholars conclude was the vessel of oil that nourished the flames of the Temple Menorah.
|
| |
| Realized $15,000 |
