Ancients
JUDAEA. Bar Kokhba Revolt (AD 132-135). AR zuz (19mm, 3.66 gm, 12h). Undated issue of Year 3 (AD 134/5). Paleo-Hebrew Simon within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom; pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / For the freedom of Jerusalem; elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings. Mildenberg 130 (these dies). Hendin 1429. TJC 272c. Broad flan, with traces of undertype visible around periphery. NGC Choice MS 4/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 2000-2500 USD