Bar Kokhba War, 132-135 CE. Medium Bronze attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). Upright palm branch within laurel wreath. Reverse: Kithara with three strings. Mild 31 (these dies; 12 examples cited); Mesh1 212 (same palm branch die); TJC 297 (same palm branch die); H-735. Choice Very Fine. Only four reverse dies are known for this rare type depicting the kithara. Estimated Value $400 - 500. Categories:
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