Lot 67
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Large Bronze (21.95 g), 132-135 CE. Year 1 (132/3 CE). 'Simon, Prince of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew) within wreath. Reverse: 'Year one of the redemption of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), amphora with two handles. Hendin 1376; Mildenberg 10 (O2/R7), 27 cited; TJC 220b. An outstanding example with olive-earthen patina. About Extremely Fine. Value $9,500 - UP
The obverse now no longer mentions "Jerusalem" but now within the wreath names "Simon (bar Kokhba)" as the President of Israel, sometimes translated as "Prince".
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| Realized $15,000 |
