Watch List notes:

ANCIENT JEWISH COINS, BAR KOKHBA, Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Medium Bronze (9.66 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew), seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Rev. 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), vine leaf on tendril. (Mildenberg 121 (O10/R85); TJC 289; Hendin 1437). Scarce - only nine specimens cited by Mildenberg. An unusually choice coin. Well struck with complete legends and attractive sandy green patina. Extremely fine.

Purchased privately from E. Waddell at the NYINC, January 2003.

Estimate: $ 500