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January 2021 Auction 15-16 Jan 2021
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JUDAEA. Bar Kochba Revolt, A.D. 132-135. AR Zuz (3.10 gms), Jerusalem Mint, Attributed to Year 3 (134/5 C.E.). NGC Ch AU, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 4/5. Overstruck.
cf. Mildenberg-143; Meshorer-274c; Hendin-1435. Obverse: Grape bunch on vine; "Simon" around; Reverse: Kithara; "for the freedom of Jerusalem" around. Overstruck on the rather broad flan of an uncertain Roman imperial denarius, this example--with a particularly bold central reverse--exhibits a bit of an alluring olive-green tone.
Ex: Coin Galleries (2/2001) Lot # 110.
Estimate: $600.00- $900.00
cf. Mildenberg-143; Meshorer-274c; Hendin-1435. Obverse: Grape bunch on vine; "Simon" around; Reverse: Kithara; "for the freedom of Jerusalem" around. Overstruck on the rather broad flan of an uncertain Roman imperial denarius, this example--with a particularly bold central reverse--exhibits a bit of an alluring olive-green tone.
Ex: Coin Galleries (2/2001) Lot # 110.
Estimate: $600.00- $900.00