Overstruck on a drachm of Trajan from Bostra

Lot 607

JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. Zuz or Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.05 g, 1 h), undated, attributed to year 3 = 134/5. 'Shim'on' (in Hebrew) within wreath. Rev. 'For the Freedom of Jerusalem' (in Hebrew) Flagon with handle; to right, palm frond. Mildenberg 79. Hendin 1427. Sofaer -. Nicely toned. Traces of overstriking, otherwise, very fine.





This coin was overstruck on a drachm of Trajan von Bostra.