JUDAEA. The Bar Kochba Revolt. C.E. 132-135. AR Zuz. 3.34 gm. 18 mm. (Minted during the second revolt against Rome, these were overstruck on Roman Imperial denarii). "Simon" (Paleo-Hebrew) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at borrom; pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section / "For the freedom of Jerusalem" (Paleo-Hebrew), fluted jug, handle on left, willow branch on right. Hendin 1427. As made, Uncirculated; with a particularly sharp strike and iridescent surfaces. A few letters (APX) of the under-type denarius are legible.

Ex Davissons Auction 15 (29 March 2001) lot 79.

The dramatic and tragic story of the Bar Kokhba Revolt is well recounted by David Hendin in his Guide to Biblical Coins, Fifth Edition.