Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.25 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew) within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, with a medallion at top and tendrils at bottom. Rev. 'Year two of the freedom of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), upright palm branch. Hendin 1401; Mildenberg 59 (O14/R29'); TJC 246; Hendin 1401. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $500 - UP
From the Palm Desert Collection.
The popular wreathed paleo-Hebrew legend naming Simon [bar Kokhba] and palm branch types appear on this zuz of the second year (133/4 CE) of the Bar Kokhba War, but the treatment of the five-letter obverse legend is different that it normally appears.