Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.08 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew) 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. Reverse: 'For the freedom of Jerusalem', palm branch. Hendin 1425 and Hendin GBC 4, 724 (this coin illus.); Mildenberg 122 (O18/R80; this coin #9); TJC 279. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Value $900 - UP
Ex David Hendin Collection.