Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Medium Bronze (11.94 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew), seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Reverse: 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), vine leaf on tendril. Hendin 1437; Mildenberg 100 (O8/R64); TJC 289. Well struck and perfectly centered. Dark brown patina with reddish highlights. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $500 - 600
The Brody Family Collection; Purchased privately in Augustus 2001.