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NYINC Signature Sale 3037 Sess. 2-4 5 January 2015
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JUDAEA. Bar Kokhba Revolt (AD 132 - 135). AR zuz (19mm, 3.15 gm, 1h). Undated third year (AD 134/135). Paleo-Hebrew Simon within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / For the freedom of Jerusalem around palm branch. Mildenberg 204, 64 (these dies). Hendin 1416. TJC 279c. AJC II 274, 62c. Overstruck on a denarius of Vespasian, with his profile partially visible on reverse. Surprisingly rare die combination! A superb example and an evocative overstrike! NGC MS★ 5/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 2200-2800 USD
JUDAEA. Bar Kokhba Revolt (AD 132 - 135). AR zuz (19mm, 3.15 gm, 1h). Undated third year (AD 134/135). Paleo-Hebrew Simon within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / For the freedom of Jerusalem around palm branch. Mildenberg 204, 64 (these dies). Hendin 1416. TJC 279c. AJC II 274, 62c. Overstruck on a denarius of Vespasian, with his profile partially visible on reverse. Surprisingly rare die combination! A superb example and an evocative overstrike! NGC MS★ 5/5 - 5/5.
Estimate: 2200-2800 USD