CNG 97, Lot: 371. Estimate $500. Sold for $1800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. Æ (19mm, 3.66 g, 6h). Dated year 2 (133/4 CE). Palm tree / Grape bunch on tendril. Mildenberg 152 (O2/R4); Meshorer 265 (same dies as illustration); Hendin 1409. VF, olive green patina with light earthen dusting, area of flat strike. Very rare issue retaining Eleazar legend from year 1, only 4 examples noted by Mildenberg.

From the Patrick H. C. Tan Collection. Ex David Hendin Collection.