JUDAEA. Bar Kochba Revolt, 132-135 C.E. AR Zuz (3.17 gms), Jerusalem Mint, Hybrid issue attributed to Year 2 (133/4 C.E.). NGC Ch AU, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 3/5. Overstruck.Mildenberg-3 (O3/R1); Meshorer-234a; Hendin-1384. Obverse: Sma (abbreviated Simon) across field; all within wreath with eight almonds; Reverse: Flagon with handle; palm frond to right; Eleazar the Priest around. Overstruck on an uncertain drachm or denarius, this rather RARE undated issue from early on in year two features a hybrid of types, with the reverse being a holdover from zuzim attributed to year one, and the obverse being a type introduced in year two. Lightly toned, with a few minor flan flaws and typical striking weakness in spots.From the Solomon Collection.Ex: Arden Collection (Goldberg - 6/2013) Lot #3504.
