Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.10 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew) within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, with a medallion at top and tendrils at bottom. Reverse: 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), fluted jug with handle on left; in right field, willow branch. Hendin 1418 and Hendin GBC 4, 717 (this coin illus.); Mildenberg 78 (O14/R50; this coin #3); TJC 283. Nicely toned. Superb Extremely Fine. Value $1,200 - UP
Ex David Hendin Collection; Hess-Leu (3 April 1963), J71; Ex Pozzi Collection (Naville I, 14 March 1921), 3088.