Ira and Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
Auction 98 6-7 Jun 2017
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Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (2.84 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew) within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, with a medallion at top and tendrils at bottom. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), upright palm branch. Cf. Hendin 1398; Mildenberg 60 (O14/R32); TJC 247. Very Rare year two variety. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP
The Brody Family Collection; Ex Leu 61 (17 May 1995), 92.
The reverse of this coin is highly unusual in that the legend begins on the left instead of at the top right. The reason for this is that the die was reengraved. What at first appears to be a die break across the reverse is in fact the palm branch from the earlier die-state, but when it was reengraved it was done at the 2 o'clock position, effectively rotating the legend to the left causing it to begin at around 10 o'clock. This seems to be a unique situation in the Bar Kokhba coinage.
The Brody Family Collection; Ex Leu 61 (17 May 1995), 92.
The reverse of this coin is highly unusual in that the legend begins on the left instead of at the top right. The reason for this is that the die was reengraved. What at first appears to be a die break across the reverse is in fact the palm branch from the earlier die-state, but when it was reengraved it was done at the 2 o'clock position, effectively rotating the legend to the left causing it to begin at around 10 o'clock. This seems to be a unique situation in the Bar Kokhba coinage.