Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Medium Bronze (10.18 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 139 (O11/R103); TJC 289. Very Rare - only five specimens cited in Mildenberg. Earthen brown patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $300 - 350
The Brody Family Collection; Purchased privately in Israel, August 2001.