ANCIENT JEWISH COINS, BAR KOKHBA, Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.00 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), fluted jug with handle on left; in right field, willow branch. (Mildenberg 74.5 (O14/R46; this coin); TJC 283b; Hendin 1418). Very rare - only six specimens cited by Mildenberg, this being the plate coin. Boldly struck on a broad flan. Toned. Extremely fine.
ex Abraham Bromberg Collection, part I (Superior, 5 December 1991), lot 159
ex El Fawar Hoard.
Estimate: $ 700