Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Medium Bronze (11.67 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 97 (O8/R61); TJC 289. Pale green patina with earthen highlights. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $300 - 350
The Brody Family Collection; Purchased privately from E. Waddell, August 2004.