Sale: CNG 75, Lot: 511. Estimate $3000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 May 2007.  Sold For $4820. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. AR Sela – Tetradrachm (14.88 g, 1h). Undated issue (year 3 - 134/5 CE). Temple facade, the Ark of the Covenant within; star above / Lulav with etrog. Mildenberg 36.6 (O8’/R26 - this coin, also illustrated); Meshorer 267; Hendin 711. EF, a lovely hint of toning with slight golden hues around the devices. Exceptional for issue.

Ex El Fawar 1978 Hoard (Mildenberg no. 26).