JUDAEA. Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 C.E. AR Zuz (3.10 gms), Jerusalem Mint, Attributed to Year 3 (134/5 C.E.). NGC AU, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 4/5. Overstruck.
Mildenberg-115 (O17/R80); Meshorer-279a; Hendin-1420. Obverse: "Shimon" in Hebrew in two lines within wreath; Reverse: Palm frond. Offering a steely gray cabinet tone and barely any evidence of handling, this pleasing specimen even retains some hints of the undertype, which point toward a Trajan drachm as a host.
From the Robert Feuer Collection.
Estimate: $600 - $900