Lot 3544
Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 AD. AR Sela (14.88 g), Year 2, struck 133/134 AD. . Hen-689. Facade of Temple, ark within, star above; inscription ("Simon"). Reverse: Lulav with etrog to left; Hebrew inscription around ("For the freedom of Israel"). Hendin 711; Mild. 36. Well centered and very evenly struck on slightly tight flan. Lustrous, with light to medium toning. A few spots of cleanable verdigris. About Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
Coin Galleries Mail Bid (11-16-83), lot 280. A scarcer die combination. The already noticeable die break at the temple's column would suggest a short life for this die.
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