Judea (Ancient)
Bar Kokhba Revolt. Undated, Silver Zuz (2.74 g), 132-135 CE. Attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Simon' (Paleo-Hebrew), bunch of grapes with leaf and tendril. Reverse: 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), two upright trumpets, no dot between. Hendin 1431 (dot between trumpets); TJC 277; Mild. 187 - only 11 specimens cited. Toned and well defined. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $800
Ex Kunker 334, 2486 Samel Coll.