Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.14 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Shim'on' (Paleo-Hebrew), in two lines within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, and tendrils below. Reverse: 'For the freedom of Jerusalem', two trumpets upright. Hendin 1417 (this coin illus) and Hendin GBC 4, 716 (this coin illus.); Mildeberg 67 (O14/R39) this #11; TJC 276b. Partial portrait seen on obverse. Nicely toned and well centered. Extremely Fine. Value $1,200 - UP
Ex David Hendin Collection; Ex Superior's Dowdy Sale, June, 1976, 156.