ANCIENT JEWISH COINS, BAR KOKHBA, Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Large Bronze (26.28 g), 132-135 CE. Year 1 (132/3 CE). 'Simon, Prince of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew) within wreath. Rev. 'Year one of the redemption of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), amphora with two handles. (Mildenberg 6 (O1/R6); TJC 220b; Hendin 1376). Very Rare. Sandy-green desert patina. Choice very fine.
Purchased privately from E. Waddell at the NYINC, January 2003.
Estimate: $ 15,000