Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.08 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew) within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, with a medallion at top and tendrils at bottom; pairs of dots between each section of wreath. Reverse: 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), elongated lyre with three strings. Hendin 1429; Mildenberg 130 (O19/R67); TJC 272c. Ghosting of the portrait of the undertpe seen on the reverse. Untoned. About Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $400 - 500
From the S. Moussaieff Collection.