Auction 32 - Objects: Judaica, Israeliana, Archeology and Medals

A Bronze Coin - Second Year of Bar Kokhba Revolt

Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
A medium bronze coin, the second year of Bar Kokhba Revolt. Barbaric striking. Obv.: A palm tree with two clusters of fruit and Paleo-Hebrew insc. ש[מע] (Shimon). Rev.: A vine leaf surrounded by the insc. [שב ל]ח ישר[אל], (year two of the freedom of Israel). 133/4 C.E. 8.9 grams, 25 mm, axis 12. For a similar example see: TJC 260
Medals, Coins and Method of Payment
Medals, Coins and Method of Payment