ANCIENT JEWISH COINS, BAR KOKHBA, Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (2.94 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Sma' (Paleo-Hebrew) within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, with a medallion at top and tendrils at bottom. Rev. 'Year two of the freedom of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), upright palm branch. (Mildenberg 29.2 (O3/R12; this coin); TJC 245; Hendin 1390). Rare - only seven specimens cited by Mildenberg. Undertype visible. Extremely fine.
ex Abraham Bromberg Collection, part II (Superior, 10 December 1992), lot 452
ex El Fawar Hoard.
Estimate: $ 1,000