JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. AR Zuz – Denarius (22mm, 3.41 g, 1h). Dated year 2 (133/4 CE). Good VF.

Triton XXIX
Lot: 350. Estimated: $ 2 000

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 8 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. AR Zuz – Denarius (22mm, 3.41 g, 1h). Dated year 2 (133/4 CE). “Shim‘” (in Hebrew) within wreath / Two trumpets upright; “Y(ear) 2 of the Freedom of Israel” (in Hebrew) around. Mildenberg 20 (O5/R14’); Hendin 6421a (this coin illustrated); Meshorer 243 (same dies as illustration); Bromberg 135 (same dies); Shoshana I 20293 (same dies); Sofaer 45 (same dies); Spaer 24 (same dies reengraved). Lightly toned, double struck on obverse, overstruck on a denarius of Otho with Securitas reverse (RIC II 10; IMP OTH is clearly visible on obverse, VRI on the reverse). Good VF.

From the Deer Creek Collection. Ex David Hendin Collection (Keystone 9, 18 January 2023), lot 246; Jyrki E. Muona Collection; Gemini VI (10 January 2010), lot 328; Dr. Stephen Gerson Collection.


The final winners of all Triton XXIX lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 13-14 January 2026.

Triton XXIX – Session Two – Lot 302-613 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 13 January 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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