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Bar Kokhba Revolt, Silver Zuz

Judea, Bar Kochba Revolt, silver Zuz, 132-135 common era, attributed to year 3 (134/5), "SIMON", grapes, rev. "FOR THE FREEDOM OF JERUSALEM", palm branch, 3.25g (Hendin 1430; Hendin GBC 2, 169, this coin; Mildenberg 150 (O11R103), 7 cited this being number 5). Undertype partially visible, extremely fine.

The undertype visible is the partially remaining legend from the obverse of a Drachm, probably of Trajan and probably of Caesaria. The letters AYTOK can be discerned, these being part of the title AYTOKRATΩR - autocrat, dictator, tyrant, despot.

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