CNG 90, Lot: 727. Estimate $5000. Sold for $3750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. Æ (29mm, 18.76 g, 1h). Dated year 1 (132/3 CE). “Shim‘on, Prince of Israel” in Hebrew in five lines within palm wreath with ties below, medallion above / Amphora; “Year One of the Redemption of Israel” in Hebrew around. Mildenberg 10 (O2/R7); Meshorer 220; Bromberg 229 (same dies); Hendin 1376. VF, dark green patina, partial flat strike.

From the Patrick H.C. Tan Collection.