Lot 2163
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.56 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 94 (O15/R63); TJC 272b. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - UP
Ex Kenneth Brattlie Collection from New York Sale XVII (9 January 2008), 124.
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