Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Medium Bronze (10.88 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 115 (O10/R79); TJC 289. Extremely Rare - only two specimens cited by Mildenberg, this being finer than either. Dark earthen-green patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $300 - 350
The Brody Family Collection; Purchased privately from Sasson, November 1985.