Lot 274 | JUDAEA, Bar Kokhba War. 132-136 CE. Zuz = Denarius.

Lot 274

JUDAEA, Bar Kokhba War. 132-136 CE. Zuz = Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.27 g, 1 h), regular coinage. Uncertain mint, Year 2 = 133/4 CE. 𐤔𐤌𐤍𐤏𐤅 ('Šimʿno' (sic!) 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 𐤉𐤔𐤀𐤋 ('Year 2 of the Freedom of Israel' in Paleo-Hebrew) Narrow three-stringed kithara-lyre. Bromberg II 446 (same dies). Hendin 6431. Meshorer, AJC, 24 (same dies). Mildenberg 57.7 (this coin, O14/R27). Samel 2424 (same dies). Shoshana I 20318 (same dies). Sofaer 43 (same dies). Lightly toned. The obverse a bit weak, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From the collection of Teddy Kollek (1911-2007), Mayor of Jerusalem, Leu 86, 5 May 2003, 579 (with original ticket).

Estimate:

750 CHF

Starting price:

600 CHF

Hammer price:

1500 CHF

Bid increment:

Closed

Minimum bid:

Closed

Number of bids:

6 Bids

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