Watch List notes:

ANCIENT JEWISH COINS, BAR KOKHBA, Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (2.47 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Simon', bunch of grapes with leaf and tendril. Rev. 'Year two of the freedom of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), elongated lyre with three strings. (Mildenberg 47 (O8/R27); TJC 242; Hendin 1396). Essentially as struck. Attractively toned. Very fine.

Purchased privately from Superior, March 1989.

Estimate: $ 700