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JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. Æ (21mm, 6.70 g, 12h). Dated year 2, but late issue struck with obverse die used for year 3 (134 CE). Palm frond within laurel wreath; "For the freedom of Jerusalem" (in Hebrew) around / Chelys of five strings; "Y[ear] 2 of the freedom of Israel" (in Hebrew) around. Mildenberg 30 (O2/R8); Meshorer 296a (same dies as illustration); Hendin 6435; Bromberg 238 (same dies); Shoshana –; Sofaer 106 (same dies); Spaer 241 (same dies). Dark green-brown patina, light earthen dusting, some roughness. VF.
From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection. Ex Leu 91 (10 May 2004), lot 343.
Though the reverse of this issue is dated to year 2, the obverse die used for this issue was used on the earliest middle bronzes dated year 3 (see lot 466, below).
From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection. Ex Leu 91 (10 May 2004), lot 343.
Though the reverse of this issue is dated to year 2, the obverse die used for this issue was used on the earliest middle bronzes dated year 3 (see lot 466, below).