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Auction 98 6-7 Jun 2017
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Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (2.87 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew) within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, with a medallion at top and tendrils at bottom. Reverse: 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), upright palm branch. Hendin 1416; Mildenberg 61 (O14/R33); TJC 279c. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $600 - 700
The Brody Family Collection; Ex Shoshana Collection (Heritage, 8-9 March 2012), 20372.
The zuzim attributed to the third year (135/4 CE) of the Bar Kokhba War continue the wreathed name of Simon [bar Kokhba] and palm branch types of the second year (133/4 CE) even though by this time the hope of victory, as symbolized by the palm, was quickly slipping away as Roman forces massed against Judaea and prepared for the final onslaught.
The Brody Family Collection; Ex Shoshana Collection (Heritage, 8-9 March 2012), 20372.
The zuzim attributed to the third year (135/4 CE) of the Bar Kokhba War continue the wreathed name of Simon [bar Kokhba] and palm branch types of the second year (133/4 CE) even though by this time the hope of victory, as symbolized by the palm, was quickly slipping away as Roman forces massed against Judaea and prepared for the final onslaught.