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Auction 48  14 Jan 2020
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Lot 73

Starting price: 1600 USD
Price realized: 3000 USD
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Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Halved Large Bronze 27 mm dia. (11.55 g), 132-135 CE. Year 1 (132/3 CE). 'Simon, Prince of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew) within wreath. Reverse: 'Year one of the redemption of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), amphora with two handles. cff. Hendin 1376; cf. Mildenberg 1-6 (O1/R?; uncertain rev. die); cf. TJC 305. Rare. Very Fine. Value $2,000 - UP
This is the first 'halved' Large Bronze we have handled. For a full explanation of this unorthodox issue, see David Hendin's Guide to Biblical Coins fifth edition (GBC 5) page 383, where he describes in detail the Story of the Split "Abu Jara".
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