JUDAEA. The Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 C.E. Æ medium bronze. 10.44 gm. 25 mm. Dated year 1 (132/133 C.E.). Seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates; 'Sma' (abbreviating Simon) in Paleo-Hebrew across fields / Vine leaf on tendril; 'year one of the redemption of Israel' in Paleo-Hebrew around. Mildenberg 47 (O2/R12). Hendin 1379. Meshorer 260. Very Fine; dark green and brown patina with earthen highlights; clear and well centered.

From a carefully sourced mid-20th century collection formed in the American Midwest.