Ancients
JUDAEA. Bar Kokhba Revolt (AD 132-135). AR sela (25mm, 14.71 gm, 1h). NGC MS 4/5 - 4/5. Undated issue of Year 3 (AD 134/5). Simon (Paleo-Hebrew) on two sides, star above façade of the Jerusalem Temple, the holy ark seen from end in center of entrance / For the freedom of Jerusalem (Paleo-Hebrew), lulav with etrog at left. Mildenberg 148, 62. Hendin 1411. TJC 267. Sharply struck with hints of the undertype of the host coin scattered on the devices. Lustrous overall with a few spots of dark toning on the reverse.
From the Kentfield Collection
HID02901242017
Estimate: 5000-7000 USD