Watch List notes:

ANCIENT JEWISH COINS, BAR KOKHBA, Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.33 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew) within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, with a medallion at top and tendrils at bottom. Rev. 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), upright palm branch. (Mildenberg 62 (O14/R34); TJC 279c; Hendin 1416). Scarce - only ten specimens cited by Mildenberg. Perfectly struck and perfectly centered. Lightly toned. Extremely fine.

Purchased privately, July 2005.

Estimate: $ 700