Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Medium Bronze (5.05 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), upright palm branch within wreath. Reverse: 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew), elongated lyre with three strings. Hendin 1436; Mildenberg 32 (O2/R11); TJC 297. Greenish-brown patina with earthen highlights. Unusually well centered and rare this choice. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $500 - 600
The Brody Family Collection; Purchased privately from R. Brown, January 1987.