Ancient Greek Coins from Various Properties
JUDÆA, Bar Kochba Revolt, Zuz [Denarius], yr 2 [133-4], 'Simon' [in Paleo-Hebrew script], bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch, tendril to right and leaf to left, rev. 'Year Two of The Freedom of Israel' [in Paleo-Hebrew script], upright palm branch, 3.16g/5h (Sofaer pl. 229, 52-4; Hendin 6423). Usual signs of overstriking and with some light surface deposits, otherwise good very fine [Graded by NGC as Ch AU 4/5 3/5, die shift] £600-£800
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Provenance: Bt Spink 25 February 2007