Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2019 ANA - Sess. A-C 14 & 16 Aug 2019
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JUDAEA. Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 C.E. AR Zuz (3.24 gms), Jerusalem Mint, Year 2 (133/4 C.E.). NGC Ch AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. Overstruck.
Mildenberg-23 (O5'/R14'); Meshorer-243; Hendin-1392. Obverse: "Sm'" (abbreviated "Simon") across field; all within wreath with eight almonds; Reverse: Two upright trumpets; "year two of the freedom of Israel" around. A charmingly toned example, with hints of gold around the devices. A few edge splits are noted, along with a slight degree of weakness, but the strike is otherwise bold. Overstruck on a drachm of Trajan from Bostra, his nose and forehead being visible between the base of the trumpet on the right and the rim.
From the Solomon Collection.
Mildenberg-23 (O5'/R14'); Meshorer-243; Hendin-1392. Obverse: "Sm'" (abbreviated "Simon") across field; all within wreath with eight almonds; Reverse: Two upright trumpets; "year two of the freedom of Israel" around. A charmingly toned example, with hints of gold around the devices. A few edge splits are noted, along with a slight degree of weakness, but the strike is otherwise bold. Overstruck on a drachm of Trajan from Bostra, his nose and forehead being visible between the base of the trumpet on the right and the rim.
From the Solomon Collection.
Ex: Shoshana Collection (Heritage - 3/2012) Lot #20295.
Ex: Abraham Bromberg Collection (by private treaty).
Estimate: $1500.00- $2000.00