382, Lot: 169. Estimate $150. Sold for $300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. Æ (19mm, 6.96 g, 12h). Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). “For the freedom of Jerusalem,” palm frond within wreath / “Simon,” kithara with three strings. Mildenberg 33 (O2/R12); Meshorer 297; Hendin 1436. VF, earthen green-brown patina.

From the Dr. Lawrence D. Sporty Collection.