Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (2.57 g), 132-135 CE. Hybrid year 1/2 (132/3-133/4 CE). 'Year one of the redemption of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), bunch of grapes with branch and small leaf. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), wide lyre with three strings and four dots on sound box. Hendin 1383; Mildenberg 9 (O1/R7); TJC 236. Very Rare - only six examples cited by Mildenberg. Lightly toned. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $5,000 - 6,000
A Connoisseur's Collection of Ancient Jewish Coins.