Watch List notes:

ANCIENT JEWISH COINS, BAR KOKHBA, Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.24 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; pairs of dots between each section of wreath. Rev. 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), fluted jug with handle on left; in right field, willow branch. (Mildenberg 126.6 (O19/R81; this coin); TJC 283; Hendin 1427). Large flan. Toned. Extremely fine.

ex Abraham Bromberg Collection, part I (Superior, 5 December 1991), lot 179
ex El Fawar Hoard.

Estimate: $ 500