Lot 1615
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (2.90 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), fluted jug with handle on left; in right field, willow branch. Hendin 1418; Mildenberg 77 (O14/R49); TJC 283b. Extremely Rare - only one specimen cited by Mildenberg. Understike visible on the reverse. Toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $600 - 700
The Brody Family Collection;.
Zuz, the Hebrew name for the small silver issues that made up the bulk of the precious metal coinage produced by the Jewish rebels in the third year (135/4 CE) of the Bar Kokhba War, was only discovered in 1961, when a cache of documents was uncovered in a cave complex in the Dead Sea area. This included letters, receipts, and other documents apparently hidden near the end of the war and which referred to zuzim and sela'im with respect to a sale of land.
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