Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Large Bronze 31 mm (17.67 g), 132-135 CE. Year 1 (132/3 CE). 'Simon, Prince of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew) within wreath. Reverse: 'Year one of the redemption of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), amphora with two handles. Hendin 1376; Mildenberg 11 (O2/R8) Only 2 cited, this being #2 and plated ; TJC 220b. Contrasting olive and green patina. Choice Very Fine. Value $7,500 - UP
Ex Shoshana Collection, pt. I (Heritage, p March 2012), 20234; Ex Leu 86, 5-5/6 2003, Teddy Kollek Collection, #546.