CNG 109, Lot: 358. Estimate $1000. Sold for $2000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. AR Zuz – Denarius (20mm, 3.02 g, 1h). Jerusalem mint. Dated year 2 (133/4 CE). “Shim‘” (in Hebrew) within wreath / Flagon with handle; palm frond to right, “Y(ear) 2 of the Freedom of Israel” (in Hebrew) around. Mildenberg 22 (O5’/R15); Meshorer 250a; Hendin 1391. EF, toned. Overstruck on a denarius of Trajan (his name and part of his head are visible on the reverse).