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Auction 54 11 Jan 2022
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Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Medium Bronze (11.55 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew), seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Reverse: 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), vine leaf on tendril. Hendin 1437; Mildenberg 134 (O11/R98); TJC 289. Extremely Rare - only one specimen cited by Mildenberg. Dark green patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $350 - UP
Mildenberg opines that the obverse die used to strike this coin shows "what is probably the most beautiful palm tree in the coinage."
Purchased privately from Harlan J. Berk.
Mildenberg opines that the obverse die used to strike this coin shows "what is probably the most beautiful palm tree in the coinage."
Purchased privately from Harlan J. Berk.