Ira and Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
Auction 110 4-5 Jun 2019
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Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (2.93 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Sm' (Paleo-Hebrew) within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, with a medallion at top and tendrils at bottom. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), fluted jug with handle on left; in right field, willow branch. Hendin 1391; Mildenberg 33 (O5'/R21); TJC 250. Lightly toned. Bold Very Fine. Estimate Value $500 - 600
From the S. Moussaieff Collection.
The zuz of the second year of the Bar Kokhba War depict the kinnor, a lyre-like instrument played during worship in the Jerusalem Temple before its destruction. Indeed, the Mishna tells us that the minimum number of kinnorim to be played in the Temple was nine, but there was no maximum limit. This musical allusion to the religious services in the Temple is in keeping with the symbolic program of the Bar Kokhba War coinage, which depicts the façade of the Temple as well as other objects associated with religious observances and Jewish festivals.
From the S. Moussaieff Collection.
The zuz of the second year of the Bar Kokhba War depict the kinnor, a lyre-like instrument played during worship in the Jerusalem Temple before its destruction. Indeed, the Mishna tells us that the minimum number of kinnorim to be played in the Temple was nine, but there was no maximum limit. This musical allusion to the religious services in the Temple is in keeping with the symbolic program of the Bar Kokhba War coinage, which depicts the façade of the Temple as well as other objects associated with religious observances and Jewish festivals.