Lot 263 | JUDAEA, Bar Kokhba War. 132-136 CE. Zuz = Denarius.

Lot 263

JUDAEA, Bar Kokhba War. 132-136 CE. Zuz = Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.17 g, 1 h), regular coinage. Uncertain mint, Year 2 = 133/4 CE. 𐤔𐤌𐤏 (‘Šimʿon’, abbreviated, in Paleo-Hebrew) within a wreath composed of branches and eight almonds, tied with a medallion at the top and tendrils at the bottom. Rev. 𐤔𐤁 𐤋𐤇𐤓 𐤉𐤔𐤓𐤀𐤋 ('Year 2 of the Freedom of Israel' in Paleo-Hebrew) Broad three-stringed chelys-lyre with four pellets on the soundbox. Bromberg II 445 (same dies). Hendin 6418 (same dies). Meshorer, AJC, 21 (same dies). Mildenberg 13.16 (this coin illustrated, O4/R6). Samel 2408 (same dies). Shoshana I 20284 (same dies). Sofaer 40 (same dies). Beautifully toned and exceptionally well preserved. Minor edge split and very light traces of overstriking, otherwise, good extremely fine.

Ex Leu 91, 10 May 2004, 326 (with original ticket), from the collection of W. Bick.

Estimate:

1000 CHF

Starting price:

800 CHF

Current bid:

900 CHF

Bid increment:

50 CHF

Minimum bid:

950 CHF

Number of bids:

3 Bids

Time left:

Closing time: 02-Nov-26, 06:00:00 CET

All winning bids are subject to a 27.5% buyer's fee.

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When delivered in Switzerland, this item is subjected to margin taxation in accordance with Art. 24a MWSTG (Swiss VAT Act), provided that the buyer is not registered for VAT.

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