Lot 42
Bar Kokhba Revolt. Year 1 and Year 2 Hybrid (132/3 - 133/4 CE), Silver Zuz (3.42 g). 'Year one of the redemption of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), bunch of grapes with branch and small leaf, Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), around palm branch. Hendin 1382; TJC 237; Mild. 10, #15 this coin. Extremely Rare. Unusually well centered. Lightly toned. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $7,500 - UP
This and the following zuz represent hybrid coins struck from two reverse dies, one from the first year (132/3 CE) and the other from the second year (133/4 CE) of the Bar Kokhba War. According to (Mildenberg's die studies, the Year 1 / 2 hybrids were struck quite early in the second year.
Ex Kunker 334, 2397, The Samel Coll, Ex El Fawar.
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| Realized $11,700 |
