Ancients
JUDAEA. Bar Kokhba Revolt (AD 132-135). AR sela (28mm, 13.84 gm, 1h). NGC MS★ 5/5 - 5/5, overstruck. Undated issue of Year 3 (AD 134/5). Simon (Paleo-Hebrew) on two sides, star above façade of the Jerusalem Temple, the Ark of the Covenant seen from end in center of entrance / For the freedom of Jerusalem (Paleo-Hebrew), lulav with etrog at left. GBC 6, 6439. GBC 5, 1411. TJC 267. Mildenberg 79. Firmly struck to the point the host coin has nearly been obliterated by the overstrike. Exceptionally attractive in hand with crisp details and overall bright surfaces.
From the New England Collection
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Estimate: 8000-10000 USD