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Triton XXV

Lot nuber 427

JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. Æ (21mm, 6.70 g, 12h). Dated year 2, but late issue struck with obverse die used for year 3 (134 CE).


Triton XXV
Lot: 427.
 Estimated: $ 500

Greek, Bronze, Coin-in-Hand Video

Sold For $ 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. Æ (21mm, 6.70 g, 12h). Dated year 2, but late issue struck with obverse die used for year 3 (134 CE). Palm frond within laurel wreath; “For the freedom of Jerusalem” (in Hebrew) around / Chelys of five strings; “Y[ear] 2 of the freedom of Israel” (in Hebrew) around. Mildenberg 30 (O2/R8); Meshorer 296a (same dies as illustration); Hendin 6435; Bromberg 238 (same dies); Shoshana –; Sofaer 106 (same dies); Spaer 241 (same dies). Dark green-brown patina, light earthen dusting, some roughness. VF.

From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection. Ex Leu 91 (10 May 2004), lot 343.

Though the reverse of this issue is dated to year 2, the obverse die used for this issue was used on the earliest middle bronzes dated year 3 (see lot 466, below).

The final winners of all Triton XXV lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 11-12 January 2022. Triton XXV – Session Two – Greek Coinage (Part 2) through Roman Provincial Coinage will be held Tuesday afternoon, 11 January 2022 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.

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