JUDAEA. Bar Kokhba Revolt (AD 132-135). AR zuz (18mm, 3.57 gm, 12h). NGC AU 4/5 - 5/5, overstruck. Undated issue of Year 3 (AD 134/5). Simon (Paleo-Hebrew), legend within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds; medallion at top, tendrils at bottom / For the Freedom of Jerusalem (Paleo-Hebrew), elongated lyre (kinnor or kithara) with three strings. GBC 6, 6456. Deeply struck with a great deal of the host coin visible making it a fantastic example of this series of coinage. Ex Edward J. Waddell, private sale with old dealer's tag included. Overstruck on a Trajan denarius with the profile of the Emperor's face and sections of the original legends visible. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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