Lot 1629
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (2.76 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), fluted jug with handle on left; no willow branch. Hendin 1423; Mildenberg 8 (O15/R57); TJC 284a. Partial legends of undertype visible on reverse. Lightly toned. About Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $500 - 600
The Brody Family Collection; Purchased privately from D. Hendin.
This undated zuz variety is notable for the omission of the willow branch that normally accompanies the jug reverse on Bar Kokhba zuzim. This peculiarity may connect it to the unusual sela'im varieties of the third year that leave out the etrog from the lulav bundle reverse.
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