Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Æ Large Bronze 29 mm (20.97 g), 132-135 CE. Year 1 (132/3 CE). 'Simon, Prince of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew) within wreath. Reverse: 'Year one of the redemption of Israel' (Paleo-Hebrew), amphora with two handles. Hendin 1376; Mildenberg 7 (O2/R2) 5 cited, this being #5; TJC 220b. Pleasing contrasting olive and green patina. Choice Very Fine. Value $7,500 - UP
Ex Shoshana Collection, pt. I (Heritage, March 8-9, 2012), 20232; Ex Alan Levin Collection (Goldberg 41, 27 May 2007), 2533; Ex Superior's Pradeau-Bothamley Part 2, March 30, 1971, #243; Ex Glendening, Oct. 3, 1965, #210.