CNG 97, Lot: 362. Estimate $600. Sold for $800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. AR Zuz (19mm, 3.21 g, 1h). Dated year 2 (133/4 CE). “Shim‘” in Hebrew in two lines within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds / Fluted jug and branch; “year two of the freedom of Israel” in Hebrew around. Mildenberg 32 (O5’/R20); Meshorer 250; Hendin 1391. Good VF.

From the Patrick H. C. Tan Collection.