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Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.36 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. Rev. ‘For the freedom
of Jerusalem’ (Paleo-Hebrew), fluted jug with handle on left; in right field, willow branch. (Mildenberg 113
(O17/R78); TJC 283; Hendin 1427).
Extremely rare - only three specimens cited by Mildenberg.
Lustrous and
exceptional quality. Mint state.
$ 1,000
Purchased privately from E. Waddell, September 2004.
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Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.28 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. Rev. ‘For the freedom of Jerusalem’
(Paleo-Hebrew), fluted jug with handle on left; in right field, willow branch. (Mildenberg 121 (O18/R76);
TJC 283; Hendin 1427). Superb extremely fine.
$ 700
ex Goldberg 48 (16 September 2008), lot 1874.