JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. AR Zuz – Denarius (20.5mm, 3.23 g, 12h). Dated year 2 (133/4 CE). Good VF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 389. Estimated: $ 5 000

Greek, 12h, Silver

Sold For $ 11 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. AR Zuz – Denarius (20.5mm, 3.23 g, 12h). Dated year 2 (133/4 CE). “Shim’on’” (in Hebrew) within wreath / Chelys with three strings; “Y[ear] 2 of the freedom of Israel” (in Hebrew) around. Mildenberg 53 (O12/R25’); Meshorer 239 (same obv. die as illustration); Hendin 6426; Bromberg –; Shoshana I 20299 (this coin); Sofaer 41 (same obv. die); Spaer –. Toned, traces of undertype (uncertain Roman Imperial denarius), minor double strike. Good VF. Extremely rare.

From the Kenneth S. Abramowitz Collection. Ex Shoshana Collection (Part I, Heritage 3003, 8 March 2012), lot 20299 (hammer $8500); C. Kaufman Collection.


The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session Two – Lot 335-673 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 10 January 2023 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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