Lot 1636
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.34 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; in right field, willow branch. Hendin 1427; Mildenberg 121 (O18/R26); TJC 283. Rare - only nine specimens cited by Mildenberg. Overstruck on a denarius of Trajan. Lightly toned. About Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $600 - 700
The Brody Family Collection; Ex Leu 75 (25 October 1999), 1328.
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