Auction No. 43

Lot 36

BAR-KOKHBA SHIMON

Opening $1,000
Sold for $1,560

BAR-KOKHBA SHIMON, 132 – 135 CE. Silver denarius or Zuz, 2.88 gr., 29mm Obverse: Bunch of grapes. Paleo-Hebrew inscription: “Shimon". Reverse: Two trumpets. Paleo-Hebrew inscription: "To the freedom of Jerusalem". Very Fine. Mildenberg 152; Meshorer 277; Hendin 1431. Struck on denarius of vespasian, can read “PASIANU” around the margin

Category
Ancient Jewish Coins