Ancients
JUDAEA. Bar Kokhba Revolt (AD 132-135). Æ small bronze (4.86 gm). NGC VF 4/5 - 3/5. Dated Year 1 (AD 132/3). Paleo-Hebrew Year one of the redemption of Israel (partially retrograde), bunch of grapes with branch and small leaf / Eleazer the priest, seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Hendin 1380b. TJC 224a. Mildenberg 155 (O4/R4). Rare variety with partially retrograde inscription! Red earthen patina with some green poking through.
Ex CNG 90 (23 May 2012), lot 732.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 300-400 USD