Auction 66 Ancient Coins and Antiquities
By Archaeological Center Ltd
Apr 23, 2019
Tel Aviv Dan Hotel, 99 Hayarkon street. 03 524-7960, Israel
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LOT 50:

SHIMON BAR-KOKHBA, 132 – 135 CE

Sold for: $2,000
Estimated price :
$ 800 - $900
Buyer's Premium: 18%
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Auction took place on Apr 23, 2019 at Archaeological Center Ltd

SHIMON BAR-KOKHBA, 132 – 135 CE
Silver Denarius or Zuz, year two. 3.3 gr. Obverse: "Shimo(n)" in wreath. Overstruck on a denarius of Vespasianus. His portrait is still clearly visible. Reverse: Juglet. Paleo-Hebrew inscription: "Y(ear) t(wo) to the Free(dom) of (I)srael". Meshorer TJC 250; Hendin 1399 (similar). About Very Fine. Ex Shoshana Rosen estate, Bnei Brak.