JUDAEA. Bar Kokhba Revolt (AD 132-135). AR zuz (19mm, 3.37 gm, 1h). NGC MS 4/5 - 5/5. Undated issue of Year 3 (AD 134/5). Simon (Paleo-Hebrew), name within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds; medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / For the freedom of Jerusalem (Paleo-Hebrew), narrow and elongated kinnor (lyre) with three strings. Hendin 1419. Mildenberg 70 (O14/R42). TJC 272. From the Hadassah Collection. Ex Money of the Bible Collection (Goldberg, Auction 90, 2 February 2016), lot 3036 Note - the reverse inscription, the letters on the second line are in the incorrect order. They should be (from right to left) 'ayin vav nun. Instead, they are nun 'ayin vav.
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Price realized | 1'400 USD |
Starting price | 1 USD |
Estimate | 800 USD |