Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Small Bronze, 17 mm (2.60 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew), seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Reverse: 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), bunch of grapes with branch and small leaf. Hendin 1440c; Mildenberg 160 (O4/R10), only 5 cited; TJC 302b. Irregular variety struck on a prutah flan. Mottled green and olive patina. Choice Very Fine. Value $500 - UP
Ex David Hendin Collection.