Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Medium Bronze (10.58 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Sma' (abbreviating Simon; Paleo-Hebrew), seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Reverse: 'Year two of the redemption of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), vine leaf on tendril. Hendin 1408; Mildenberg - (O5/R-; rev. die not recorded); TJC 260a. Lovely olive-green patina with earthen highlights. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $600 - 700
The Brody Family Collection; Purchased privately in Israel, October 2006.
The letter 'mem' on the obverse is not visible due to the overstriking.