Lot 1745
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.35 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew) within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, with a medallion at top and tendrils at bottom; pairs of dots between each section of wreath. Reverse: 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), elongated lyre with three strings. Hendin 1424; Mildenberg 98 (O15/R67); TJC 272a. Struck on a nice, wide flan. Untoned. About Very Fine. Estimate Value $350 - 400
From the S. Moussaieff Collection.
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| Realized $630 |
