Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Medium Bronze (16.38 g), 132-135 CE. Irregular issue. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew), seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. rev. 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), vine leaf on tendril. Hendin 1437a; Mildenberg 211 (O43/R48); TJC 293. Extremely Rare - only one specimen recorded by Mildenberg. Attractive earthen brown patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $500
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.