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Long Beach Signature Sale 3067 6-7 Sep 2018
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JUDAEA. Bar Kokhba Revolt (AD 132-135). AR zuz (19mm, 3.37 gm, 12h). NGC MS 3/5 - 4/5. Undated issue of Year 3 (AD 134/5). 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew), name within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), fluted jug, handle on left. Hendin 1428. TJC 284. Overstruck on a denarius of Vespasian. IMP CAESAR VESP and much of the portrait is visible on the obverse. PON MA visible on the reverse. A very interesting effect with the Paleo-Hebrew legend on the obverse positioned where it appears as though the emperor is wearing a mask over his eye.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 600-800 USD
JUDAEA. Bar Kokhba Revolt (AD 132-135). AR zuz (19mm, 3.37 gm, 12h). NGC MS 3/5 - 4/5. Undated issue of Year 3 (AD 134/5). 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew), name within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), fluted jug, handle on left. Hendin 1428. TJC 284. Overstruck on a denarius of Vespasian. IMP CAESAR VESP and much of the portrait is visible on the obverse. PON MA visible on the reverse. A very interesting effect with the Paleo-Hebrew legend on the obverse positioned where it appears as though the emperor is wearing a mask over his eye.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 600-800 USD