Pre-Long Beach Auction #90

Bar Kochba Revolt. Silver Zuz (3.27 g), 132-135 CE. Year 2 (133/4 CE). 'Shim'' (abbreviating Shi'mon), in triangular form within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, and tendrils below. Reverse: 'Year two of the freedom of Israel', palm branch. Mildeberg 14 (O4/R9); TJC 245; Hendin 1390. Extremely Rare - only two specimens recorded by Mildenberg. Well struck with nice wide margins, lightly toned. Superb Extremely Fine.

Mildenberg notes that the "completely straight palm branch on [reverse die] R9 is unique throughout the coinage."
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.