CNG 102, Lot: 635. Estimate $500. Sold for $700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. AR Zuz – Denarius (18.5mm, 3.01 g, 12h). Undated, but attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). “Shimon’” in Hebrew within wreath / Flagon with handle; palm frond to right. Mildenberg 73 (O14/R45); Hendin 1418. Near EF, toned, area of flat strike.

From the estate of Thomas Bentley Cederlind. Ex New York Sale XXXIV (6 January 2015), lot 225 (hammer $800).