JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. AR Sela – Tetradrachm (26mm, 14.44 g, 12h). Jerusalem mint. Dated year 2 (133/4 CE).

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 496. Estimated: $ 5 000

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 5 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. AR Sela – Tetradrachm (26mm, 14.44 g, 12h). Jerusalem mint. Dated year 2 (133/4 CE). Façade of the Temple at Jerusalem; showbread table within, star above, “Shim‘on” (in Hebrew) at sides / Bundle of lulav; etrog to left, “Y(ear) 2 of the Freedom of Israel” (in Hebrew) around. Mildenberg 27 (O6/R18); Meshorer 233; Hendin 1388; Bromberg II 405 (same dies); Shoshana I 20270 (same obv. die); Sofaer 35; Spaer 191 (same obv. die). Toned, traces of undertype on reverse. EF. Well struck.

From the Jonathan P. Rosen Collection. Ex Gemini IX (8 January 2012), lot 196.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.