Ancients
JUDAEA. Bar Kokhba Revolt (AD 132-135). AR sela (27mm, 13.87 gm 1h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 4/5, overstruck. Dated Year 2 (AD 133/4). 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 / Year two of the Freedom of Israel (Paleo-Hebrew), lulav with etrog to left. GBC 6, 6417. Although overstruck, details of the Trajan undertype are almost completely obliterated by the solid centered strike. This example displays wonderful cabinet toning with dark and smoky iridescence.
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Estimate: 8000-10000 USD