Judaea, Bar Kokhba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.35 g), 132-135 CE. Undated, attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). 'Simna' (Paleo-Hebrew) within wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, with a medallion at top and tendrils at bottom. Reverse: 'For the freedom of Jerusalem' (Paleo-Hebrew), fluted jug with handle on left; in right field, willow branch. Probably dies of Mildenberg 105 (O16/R72); TJC 283a. Both obverse and reverse defaced. Overstruck on a denarius of Trajan. A most unusual Bar Kokhba coin, the first of such we have seen.
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.