From the First Dies of the Series

CNG 97, Lot: 354. Estimate $5000. Sold for $7000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. Æ (28mm, 19.41 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 1 (O1/R1); Meshorer 220; Bromberg 227 (same dies); Sofaer 3 (same dies); Hendin 1376. VF, dark green patina with light earthen dusting. Rare.

From the Patrick H. C. Tan Collection.