JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. AR Zuz – Denarius. Jerusalem mint. Undated issue, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). NGC graded Ch AU, 3/5, 3/5, overstruck.

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Lot: 86. Estimated: $ 1 000

Greek, 12h, Silver

Sold For $ 1 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. AR Zuz – Denarius (18mm, 3.11 g, 12h). Jerusalem mint. Undated issue, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). “Shim‘on” (in Hebrew) within wreath / Fluted jug with handle; willow branch to right; “For the Freedom of Jerusalem” (in Hebrew) around. Mildenberg 135 (O19/R95); Meshorer 283; Hendin 6545. In NGC encapsulation 6323101-002, graded Ch AU, Strike: 3/5, Surface: 3/5, overstruck.

Overstruck on a denarius of Vespasian; the entire outline of the portrait of the emperor is visible on the obverse, as well as legend fragments and outline of Pax seated in the fields of the reverse.

Closing Date and Time: 3 March 2023 at 10:28:20 ET.



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