Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.00 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Simon', bunch of grapes with leaf and tendril. rev. 'Year two of the freedom of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), elongated lyre with three strings. Hendin 1396; Mildenberg 47 (O8/R27); TJC 242. Overstruck on a Trajan drachm with parts of the portrait and reverse legend visible. Removed from an NGC slab where graded Ch XF; Strike: 3/5, Surface: 3/5. Estimated Value $750
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.