Judaea, Bar Kokhba revolt, AE36, year 1 (132-3 AD), amphora, extremely rare

Judaea, Bar Kokhba revolt, AE36, year 1 (132-3 AD), amphora with two handles, legend: "First year of the Redemption of Israel"/wreath, legend "Simon Prince of Israel". 36 mm, 34.25 g.

This coin represents an example of the largest coin issued in the whole of the ancient coinage of Judaea; it was created by overstriking Roman sestertii or even medallions. Very few are known today.

About VF, flan crack from striking, a nice problem-free example. Hendin 677; Meshorer II, 3, Mildenberg 3. Joesph Hamburger (Frankfurt) in 1908.