Lot 3032
Bar Kochba Revolt. Silver Sela (14.00 g), 132-135 CE. Irregular issue. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Shim'on', tetrastyle facade of the Temple of Jerusalem; Ark of the Covenant in chest form with semicircular lid and short legs, seen from a narrow side; star above. Reverse: 'For the freedom of Israel', lulav with etrog at left. Mildeberg 102 (O23/R77); TJC 268; Hendin 1411a. Rare. A very choice example of the "Irregular issue" with no striking flaws. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $6,000 - 8,000.
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| Realized $7,050 |
