Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Medium Bronze (9.81 g), 132-135 CE. Irregular issue. Undated, attributed to year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Sma' (Paleo-Hebrew), seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), vine leaf on tendril. Cf. Hendin 1408; cf. Mildenberg 167 (O6/R-; rev. die not recorded); cf. TJC 260a. Green patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $700 - 800
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.