Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.33 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Shim'on', in two lines within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, and tendrils below, pair of dots, one inside and one outside, between each section. Rev. 'For the freedom of Jerusalem', palm branch. Hendin 1425; Mildeberg 103.26 (O16/R71); TJC 279. Areas of oxidation on edge. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $600 - UP
From the Palm Desert Collection. Ex Abraham Bromberg Collection, pt. I (Superior, 5 December 1991), 168; NFA III (27 March 1976), 145.