Lot 1613
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (2.87 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. Reverse: 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), upright palm branch. Hendin 1416; Mildenberg 61 (O14/R33); TJC 279c. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $600 - 700
The Brody Family Collection; Ex Shoshana Collection (Heritage, 8-9 March 2012), 20372.
The zuzim attributed to the third year (135/4 CE) of the Bar Kokhba War continue the wreathed name of Simon [bar Kokhba] and palm branch types of the second year (133/4 CE) even though by this time the hope of victory, as symbolized by the palm, was quickly slipping away as Roman forces massed against Judaea and prepared for the final onslaught.
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