Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.23 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew), bunch of grapes with leaf and tendril. Reverse: 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), elongated lyre with three strings. Hendin 1435; Mildenberg 209 (O24/R113); TJC 274. Extremely Rare - Mildenber cites just four specimens. Partial legend of undertype seen on obverse. Virtually as struck and lustrous. Nearly Mint State. Estimate Value $600 - 700
The Brody Family Collection; Purchased privately in Israel, July 1998.