Ancients
JUDAEA. Bar Kokhba Revolt (AD 132-135). AR zuz (18mm, 3.38 gm, 12h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Undated, but second year (AD 133/4), hybrid with first year reverse. Paleo-Hebrew SMA (abbreviating Simon), the letters in a triangle, within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / Eleazar the priest, fluted jug, handle on left, willow branch on right. Mildenberg 174, 4 (same dies). Hendin 1384. TJC 234a. AJC I pl. 22, 17a. Extremely rare! Minor green deposits, traces of undertype.
Ex Shoshana Collection (Part I, Heritage 3003, 8 March 2012), lot 20249.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 3500-4500 USD