Ancients
JUDAEA. Bar Kokhba Revolt (AD 132-135). AR zuz (19mm, 3.25 gm, 12h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 4/5, overstruck. Undated issue of Year 3 (AD 134/5). Simon (Paleo-Hebrew), name within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / For the freedom of Jerusalem (Paleo-Hebrew), fluted oenochoe, handle on left. Hendin 1428. Mildenberg 238, 132 (these dies). TJC 284.
From the Hadassah Collection. Ex Northern California Collection (Heritage Auction, Auction 3057 Long Beach, 7 September 2017), lot 30235; Coin Galleries (14 July 1993), lot 165
Overstruck on denarius of Hadrian, the entire outline of the portrait of the emperor visible on the obverse, as well as legend fragments in the almonds and legend fragments in the fields on the reverse.
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Estimate: 800-1200 USD