Auction No. 43

Lot 34

BAR-KOKHBA SHIMON

Opening $800
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
Sold for $1,440

BAR-KOKHBA SHIMON, 132 – 135 CE. Silver Zuz, 2.27 gr., 29mm Undated. Obverse: Paleo-Hebrew inscription in wreath: “Shimon”. Reverse: Palm branch. Paleo-Hebrew inscription: “To the freedom of Jerusalem”. Choice Very Fine. Mildenberg 65; Meshorer TJC 279a; Hendin 1416.

Category
Ancient Jewish Coins