Experts in Coins & Medals

JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. Zuz or Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.21 g, 7 h), undated, attributed to year 3 = 134/5. Simon (in Paleo-Hebrew) Bunch of grapes with branch and two tendrils. Rev. For the freedom of Jerusalem (in Paleo-Hebrew). Elongated lyre with three strings. Meshorer 274. Hendin 6462. Mildenberg 204 (O24/R132). Traces of overstriking as usual, and struck from a worn obverse die, otherwise, good very fine.

ISLAMIC WEIGHTS, Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean Area. Circa 10-14th century. (Bronze, 17 mm, 14.54 g), 5 Dirham weight, Probably Fatimid/Seljuk. Cuboid form, all faces covered with one large circular annulet. Attractive black patina.