Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Medium Bronze (9.94 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 137 (O11/R101); TJC 289. Extremely Rare - only one specimen cited by Mildenberg, this example finer. Pale green patina with earthen highlights. Well centered and full legends. About Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $400 - 500
The Brody Family Collection; Purchased privately from E. Waddell, March 2004.