ANCIENT COINS, GREEK COINS, Judaea, Bar Kochba Revolt (AD 132-135), Silver Zuz, 3.21g, 12h. Attributed to Year 3 = AD 134/135. Paleo-Hebrew legend (‘Simon’) within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, a medallion at top, tendrils below. Rev. Paleo-Hebrew legend (‘For the Freedom of Jerusalem’), fluted jug, handle on left, a willow-branch on right (AJC 66b; Mildenberg 83 (O14/R53’); Hendin 1418; TJC 283b). Traces of overstriking, with the inscription ‘ DOMITIAN ’ clearly visible, light iridescent toning, about extremely fine. $ 800
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