Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Medium Bronze (9.29 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 136 (O11/R100); TJC 289. Extremely Rare - only two cited by Mildenberg, this bar far nicer than the illustrated specimen. Well centered and well struck. Oliver patina with earthen highlights. About Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $350 - 400
The Brody Family Collection; Purchased privately from I. Goldberg, June 2001.