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ANCIENT JEWISH COINS, BAR KOKHBA, Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.60 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 66.1 (O14/R38; this coin); TJC 279c; Hendin 1416). Toned. Extremely fine.
ex Abraham Bromberg Collection, part II (10 December 1992), lot 470
ex Leu 7 (9 May 1973), lot 292.
This and the following two undated silver zuzim attributed to the third year (135/4 CE) of the Bar Kochba War continue the wreathed name of Simon [bar Kokhba] and palm branch types of the second year (133/4 CE) even though by this time the hope of victory, as symbolized by the palm, was quickly slipping away as Roman forces massed against Judaea and prepared for the final onslaught.
Estimate: $ 600
ex Abraham Bromberg Collection, part II (10 December 1992), lot 470
ex Leu 7 (9 May 1973), lot 292.
This and the following two undated silver zuzim attributed to the third year (135/4 CE) of the Bar Kochba War continue the wreathed name of Simon [bar Kokhba] and palm branch types of the second year (133/4 CE) even though by this time the hope of victory, as symbolized by the palm, was quickly slipping away as Roman forces massed against Judaea and prepared for the final onslaught.
Estimate: $ 600