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Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (2.68 g), 132-135CE. Year 2 (133/4CE). ‘Sma’ (Paleo-Hebrew) within
wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, with a medallion at top and tendrils at bottom. Rev.
‘Year two of the freedomof Israel’ (Paleo-Hebrew), fluted jug with handle on left; in right field, willow branch.
(Mildenberg 22 (O5/R15); TJC 250; Hendin 1391). Nice large flan and boldly struck. Extremely
fine.
$ 900
Purchased privately from D. Hendin at the NYINC, December 1984.
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Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (2.99 g), 132-135CE. Year 2 (133/4CE). ‘Sma’ (Paleo-Hebrew) within
wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, with a medallion at top and tendrils at bottom. Rev.
‘Year two of the freedomof Israel’ (Paleo-Hebrew), fluted jug with handle on left; in right field, willow branch.
(Mildenberg 34 (O5/R22); TJC 250; Hendin 1391). Boldly struck and nicely toned. Extremely fine.
$ 900
Purchased privately from D. Hendin, June 1988.
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Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.16 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). ‘Sma’ (Paleo-Hebrew)
within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, with a medallion at top and tendrils at
bottom. Rev. ‘Year two of the freedom of Israel’ (Paleo-Hebrew), fluted jug with handle on left; in right
field, willow branch. (Mildenberg 36 (O5/R23); TJC 250; Hendin 1391).
Rare - only seven specimens cited
by Mildenberg.
Boldly struck and nicely centered. Toned. Extremely fine.
$ 900
Purchased privately, August 2001.