Lot 81
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (2.32 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), fluted jug with handle on left; in right field, willow branch. Hendin 80c in GBC 5 TJC 252; cf. Mildenberg 72-83 (O14/R-; rev. die not recorded); Unique - a new reverse die for year 2. Obverse struck from a slipping die, virtually as struck. Lustrous. Superb Extremely Fine. Value $1,500 - UP
It has the same obverse as 1401/2 but the combination was omitted from the 5th edition by error.
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