JUDAEA. Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 C.E. AR Zuz (3.45 gms), Jerusalem Mint, Year 2 (133/4 C.E.). NGC Ch AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5. Overstruck.
Mildenberg-50 (O11/R29'); Meshorer-248b; Hendin-1394. Obverse: Grape bunch on vine; "Simon" around; Reverse: Palm frond; "year two of the freedom of Israel" around. Lightly toned, though with some striking weakness, this example was overstruck on a denarius of Hadrian, the first three letters of his name being evident near the right tip of the grape bunch.
From the Solomon Collection.
Ex: Rosenblum (11/2008) Lot #33.
Estimate: $750.00- $1000.00