JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. AR Zuz – Denarius (17.5mm, 3.44 g, 12h). Dated year 2 (133/4 CE).

Triton XXV
Lot: 424. Estimated: $ 1 000

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 2 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. AR Zuz – Denarius (17.5mm, 3.44 g, 12h). Dated year 2 (133/4 CE). “Shim‘on” (in Hebrew) in two lines within wreath / Palm frond; “Y[ear] 2 of the freedom of Israel” (in Hebrew) around. Mildenberg 60 (O14/R32); Meshorer 247 (same dies as illustration); Hendin 6427a; Bromberg 153 (same dies); Shoshana I 20316–7 (same dies); Sofaer 51 (same dies); Spaer 215 (same dies). Lightly toned, die break on reverse, traces of undertype. Good VF.

From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection, purchased from David Hendin, 13 February 1992.


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