JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. Æ (31.5mm, 18.61 g, 12h). Dated year 2 (133/4 CE).

Triton XXV
Lot: 425. Estimated: $ 15 000

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Sold For $ 22 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. Æ (31.5mm, 18.61 g, 12h). Dated year 2 (133/4 CE). “Jerusalem” (in Hebrew) in two lines within palm wreath with ties below, medallion above / Amphora; “Y[ear] 2 of the freedom of Israel” (in Hebrew) around. Mildenberg 18.10 (O5/R12 – this coin); Meshorer 255a (same dies as illustration); Hendin 6432; Bromberg 231 (same dies); Shoshana I 20320 (same dies); Sofaer 60 (same dies); Spaer 237 (same dies). Dark green-brown patina, small area of weak strike. Good VF. Exceptional for issue.

From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection. Ex Sternberg XXIX (30 October 1995), lot 193; Hess–Leu 24 (16 April 1964), lot 248.


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