Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Medium Bronze (9.05 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 131 (O10/R95); TJC 289. Very Rare - only five speciemns cited by Mildenberg. A nice bold strike with full legends. Nice and clear. Dark green patina with earthen highlights. About Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $350 - 400
The Brody Family Collection; Purchased privately from E. Waddell at the NYINC, January 2003.