JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. AR Zuz – Denarius (19.5mm, 3.21 g, 6h). Obverse dated year 1, reverse dated year 2 (struck early year 2, 133 CE). VF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 1
Lot: 268.
Closing Date: Sep 25 2024 10:00 ET

Greek, Silver

Estimate: $ 1 000

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JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. AR Zuz – Denarius (19.5mm, 3.21 g, 6h). Obverse dated year 1, reverse dated year 2 (struck early year 2, 133 CE). Grape bunch on vine with small leaf; “year one of the redemption of Israel” (in Hebrew) around / Chelys with three strings; “Y[ear] 2 of the Freedom of Israel” (in Hebrew) around. Mildenberg 11.12 (O2/R7); Hendin 6412; Meshorer 236 (same dies as illustration); Bromberg 444 (same dies); Shoshana II 20150 (same dies); Sofaer 39 (same dies); Spaer 202 (same dies). Lightly toned, some weakness to strike, indications of undertype. VF.

From the Temple Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 25 September 2024 at 11:29:00 ET.

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