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NYINC Signature Sale 3051 8-9 January 2017
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Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. AR zuz (19mm, 3.29 gm, 1h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Undated, attributed to Year 3 (AD 134/5.) Simon in Hebrew in two lines within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom, dot in center / For the freedom of Jerusalem, elongated lyre (kinor or cithara) with three strings. Hendin 1429. Mildenberg 130. An exceptionally cleanly struck example, with well centered designs, flat fields and no sign of undertype.
Estimate: 1000-1300 USD
Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. AR zuz (19mm, 3.29 gm, 1h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Undated, attributed to Year 3 (AD 134/5.) Simon in Hebrew in two lines within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom, dot in center / For the freedom of Jerusalem, elongated lyre (kinor or cithara) with three strings. Hendin 1429. Mildenberg 130. An exceptionally cleanly struck example, with well centered designs, flat fields and no sign of undertype.
Estimate: 1000-1300 USD