Ancient Coins

Greek coinage, Judæa, Bar Kokhba War (132-136 CE), Æ 24mm, year 1 (132/3 CE), Simon Prince of Israel), palm branch within wreath, rev. (year one of the redemption of Israel), lyre of five strings, 11.17g/12h (Mildenberg 26; TJC 223; Hendin 1377). Good very fine, dark patina £500-600

Provenance: Classical Numismatic Group 16, 1991, 311