Watch List notes:

ANCIENT JEWISH COINS, BAR KOKHBA, Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (2.88 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew) within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, with a medallion at top and tendrils at bottom. Rev. 'Year two of the freedom of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), upright palm branch. (Mildenberg 55 (O13/R12); TJC 246a; Hendin 1400). Extremely rare - Mildenberg cites just one specimen. Partial legend of the host coin visible on obverse. Nicely toned. Extremely fine.

Purchased privately from Antiqua at the NYINC, January 2005.
Mildenberg suggested that the obverse die used to strike this very rare issue was likely a trial die. A provincial drachm from
Bostra under Trajan serves as the host coin.

Estimate: $ 5,000