Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Large Bronze 31 mm. (14.74 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew within wreath with medallion at top. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), amphora with two handles. Hendin 1404; Mildenberg 18 (O5/R12), 13 cited; TJC 255. Flan crack as struck and commonly seen on this rare issue. Lovely reddish dark-green patina. The amphora depicted is of the finest style. Extremely Fine. Value $15,000 - UP
The large bronze denomination of the second year (133/4 CE) of the Bar Kokhba War is often known by the Arabic nickname "Abu Jara" meaning "father of the jar" because of its very large size and its prominent depiction of an amphora or jar ("jara"). Unlike the majority of the Bar Kokhba coins struck in the second year, this one names Jerusalem rather than Simon bar Kokhba on the obverse. This example is especially desirable as it is struck from the very finest of the Abu Jara dies.
Ex Alan Levin Collection (Goldberg 41, 27 May 2007), 2585.