Watch List notes:

ANCIENT JEWISH COINS, BAR KOKHBA, Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.27 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 82 (O14/R53); TJC 283b; Hendin 1418). Delicately toned. Extremely fine.

ex NFA XXVIII (23 April 1992), lot 296
ex Maltiel-Gerstenfeld Collection, lot 319.

Estimate: $ 700