CNG 91, Lot: 384. Estimate $5000. Sold for $6500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. Æ (29mm, 28.45 g, 12h). Dated year 1 (132/3 CE). “Shim‘on, Prince of Israel” in Hebrew in three lines within palm wreath with ties below, medallion above / Amphora; “Year One of the Redemption of Israel” in Hebrew around. Mildenberg 4 (O1/R4); Meshorer 220; Bromberg 230 (same dies); Hendin 1376. Good VF, attractive olive green patina with earthen highlights.

From the Patrick H.C. Tan Collection.