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1827 Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.24 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; no willow branch. Mildenberg 132 (O19/R92);
TJC 284; Hendin 1428.
Nearly Extremely Fine
.
Estimate Value ............................................................................................................................................................................ $500 - 600
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1828 Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (2.70 g), 132-135 CE
. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). ' Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew), bunch of
grapes with leaf and tendril.
Reverse:
' For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), two upright trumpets with dot between. Mildenberg 167
(O21/R107); TJC 277; Hendin 1431.
Choice Very Fine
.
Estimate Value ............................................................................................................................................................................ $500 - 600
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1829 Judea. Bar Kochba Revolt, AD 132-135. Silver Zuz (3.31g), undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE)
.
(Simon)
; bunch of grapes in
three lobes hanging from branch. Reverse:
(for the freedom of Jerusalem)
; fluted jug, handle on left, willow branch on r. Hendin 1433; Mild. 197.
Overstriking quite evident. Lightly toned.
Extremely Fine
.
Estimate Value ............................................................................................................................................................................ $500 - 600
Purchased from Bowers and Ruddy, 1981 from stock.
1830
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.21 g), 132-135
CE
. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). ' Simon' (Paleo-
Hebrew), bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch,
which has a tendril to the left and a leaf to right.
Reverse:
' For
the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), elongated lyre with
three strings. Mildenberg 218 (O24/R141); Hendin 1435. Toned.
Very Fine
.
Estimate Value ..................................................... $400 - 500
1831
Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (2.62 g), 132-135
CE
. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). ' Simon' (Paleo-
Hebrew), bunch of grapes with leaf and tendril.
Reverse:
' For
the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), fluted jug with han-
dle on left; in right field, willow branch. Mildenberg 197 (O24/
R76); TJC 285; Hendin 1433.
Fine
.
Estimate Value ......................................................$300 - 350