Bar Kochba Revolt, A.D. 132-135

JUDAEA. Bar Kochba Revolt, A.D. 132-135. AR Zuz (3.10 gms), Jerusalem Mint, Attributed to Year 3 (134/5 C.E.). NGC Ch AU, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 4/5. Overstruck.

cf. Mildenberg-143; Meshorer-274c; Hendin-1435. Obverse: Grape bunch on vine; "Simon" around; Reverse: Kithara; "for the freedom of Jerusalem" around. Overstruck on the rather broad flan of an uncertain Roman imperial denarius, this example--with a particularly bold central reverse--exhibits a bit of an alluring olive-green tone.

Ex: Coin Galleries (2/2001) Lot # 110.

Estimate: $600.00- $900.00