Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Small Bronze (4.80 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Reverse: 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), bunch of grapes with branch and small leaf. Hendin 1439; Mildenberg 156 (O4/R6); TJC 301. Reddish-brown patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - UP
Purchased from Amphora 11/12/02.