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August 2023 Global Showcase Auction 14-21 Aug 2023
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JUDAEA. Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 C.E. AR Zuz (3.24 gms), Jerusalem Mint, Undated issue, attributed to year 3 (134/5 C.E.). NGC AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5. Overstruck.
Mildenberg-103 (O16/R71); Hendin-1420; Meshorer-281. Obverse: "Shim'on" (in Hebrew) irregularly distributed in two lines within wreath; Reverse: Palm frond; "For the Freedom of Jerusalem" (in Hebrew) around. Overstruck as always is the case with these examples, this specimen features a Denarius of Nero as its undertype. Lightly toned, with some pleasing brilliance remaining.
Estimate: $700 - $1000
Mildenberg-103 (O16/R71); Hendin-1420; Meshorer-281. Obverse: "Shim'on" (in Hebrew) irregularly distributed in two lines within wreath; Reverse: Palm frond; "For the Freedom of Jerusalem" (in Hebrew) around. Overstruck as always is the case with these examples, this specimen features a Denarius of Nero as its undertype. Lightly toned, with some pleasing brilliance remaining.
Estimate: $700 - $1000