Watch List notes:

ANCIENT JEWISH COINS, BAR KOKHBA, Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.35 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Simna' (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), two upright trumpets with dot between. (Mildenberg 68 (O14/R40); TJC 276a; Hendin 1421. Extremely rare - Mildenberg lists only one specimen, and this is superior. Perfectly centered and well struck. Delicately toned. A beautiful example. Extremely fine.

Purchased privately, August 2001.

Estimate: $ 2,000