Auction No. 43

Lot 35

BAR-KOKHBA SHIMON

Opening $700
Sold for $1,200

BAR-KOKHBA SHIMON, 132 – 135 CE. Silver denarius or Zuz, 2.58 gr., 20mm Obverse: Bunche of grapes. Paleo-Hebrew inscription: “Shimon". Reverse: Lyre. Paleo-Hebrew inscription: "To the freedom of Jerusalem". About Very Fine. Mildenberg 176; Meshorer 274a; Hendin 1435. 

Category
Ancient Jewish Coins