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Auction 98  6-7 Jun 2017
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Lot 1635

Starting price: 600 USD
Price realized: 725 USD
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Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.22 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Simo' (Paleo-Hebrew) within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, with a medallion at top and tendrils at bottom; pairs of dots between each section of wreath. Reverse: 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), fluted jug with handle on left; in right field, willow branch. Hendin 1427; Mildenberg 135 (O19/R95); TJC 283. Extremely Rare - just two specimens cited by Mildenberg. The undertype can be partially seen on both sides. Toned. Very Fine. Estimate Value $600 - 700
The Brody Family Collection; Purchased privately from H. Kriendler, October 1999.
This is the only die where the final 'nun' of Simon's name is omitted.
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