The June 4, 2000, Dr. Jon Kardatzke Collection Parts II & III, Sale 5
Lot 3300 
132-135 AD. Year 1. AE Middle Bronze (24 mm). Palm branch within wreath, Hebrew inscription around. Reverse: Lyre of four strings, legend around. AJC 6; Hen. 680. A beautiful example. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.
Lot 3301 
132-135 AD. Year 1. AE Small Bronze (22.5 mm) "Elezar". Seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates; Hebrew across field ("Elezar the priest"). Reverse: Bunch of grapes with branch and small leaf; around ("Year one of the redemption of Israel"). Mild. 150; Hen. 681; Mesh. 7. A striking example, struck on a large flan, with mottled red and green patina. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 3302 
132-135 AD. Year 1. AE Small Bronze (19 mm) "Elezar". Palm tree of seven branches, inscription in field. Reverse: Grape bunch on tendril, inscription around. AJC 7a; Mild. 149; Hen. 681. A superb example. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.
Lot 3303 
132-135 AD. Year 2. AR Zuz (3.30g). Hebrew inscription of three letters, within wreath of branches. Reverse: Fluted jug, palm branch, inscription around. Mild. 22; Hen. 692. Bold strike on excellent metal. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,400.
Lot 3304 
132-135 AD. Year 2. AR Zuz (3.1g). Hebrew inscription of three letters ("Shim"). Reverse: Fluted jug, handle at left, palm branch on right. Hebrew ("Year two of the freedom os Israel"). Mild. 32; Hen. 692. Understrike portrait visible. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 3305 
132-135 AD. Year 2. AR Zuz (3.47g). Grape bunch hanging from vine. Reverse: Palm branch, legend around. Mild. 41; Hen. 695. Toned. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $550-650.
Lot 3306 
132-135 AD. Year 2. AR Zuz. Bunch of grapes hanging from branch; around Hebrew ("Simon"). Reverse: Palm branch; Hebrew around ("Year two of the freedom of Israel"). Mild. 41; Hen. 695. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $400-500.
Lot 3307 
132-135 AD. Year 2. AE Middle Bronze (27 mm). Palm tree with dates, legend across. Reverse: Vine-leaf on tendril, legend around. Mild. 80; Hen. 708. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200-300.
Lot 3308 
132-135 AD. Year 2. AE Middle Bronze (25mm). Seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates; Hebrew across field below (Simon). Reverse: Vine leaf; Hebrew around (Year two of the freedom of Israel). Mild. 67-70. Hen. 708. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200-300.
From Superior's F.E. Wolfsen Sale, June 9-12, 1975, lot 84.
Lot 3309
132-135 AD. Year 2. AE Middle Bronze (25 mm). Seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Reverse: Vine leaf on tendril. Hen. 708; Mild. 82. Fine.
Estimated Value $125-175.
Lot 3310 
132-135 AD. Year 2. AE Small Bronze (20 mm). Seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates; Hebrew ("Jerusalem"). Reverse: Bunch of grapes; Hebrew ("Year two of the freedom of Israel"). Mild. 153; Hen. 710. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Lot 3311
132-135 AD. Year 2. AE Small Bronze (20 mm). Seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates; Hebrew across field ("Jerusalem"). Reverse: Bunch of grapes with branch; around ("Year two of the freedom of Israel."). About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $100-150.
Lot 3312
132-135 AD. Year 2. AE Small Bronze (20 mm). Seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates. Hebrew across field ("Jerusalem"). Reverse: Bunch of grapes with branch; around ("Year two of the freedom of Israel"). Hen. 710. Mild. 154. Ragged edges as struck. Fine.
Estimated Value $100-150.
Lot 3313 
132-135 AD. Year 3 (undated). AR Sela (14.10g). Facade of the Temple of Jerusalem, ark and scrolls within, star above. Reverse: Lulav with etrog at left, legend around. Mild. 54 (5 specimens cited). Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $2,200-2,600.
Lot 3314 
132-135 AD. Year 3 (undated). AR Sela (14.35g). Facade of the Temple of Jerusalem, ark and scrolls within, star above. Reverse: Lulav with etrog at left, legend around. Mild. 63. Overstruck on tetradrachm of Nero. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $1,750-2,250.
Lot 3315 
132-135 AD. Year 3 (undated). AR Sela (13.9 g). Facade of the Temple in Jerusalem with ark and scrolls inside, a star above. Reverse: Lulav with etrog at left. Mild. 66; Hen. 711. Areas of the understike are evident about the borders on both sides. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,250-1,750.
Lot 3316 
132-135 AD. Year 3 (undated). AR Sela (14.0g). Facade of the Temple in Jerusalem with ark and scrolls inside, star above. Reverse: Lulav with etrog at left; Hebrew around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hen. 711; Mild. 87. The underneath striking is clearly visible on the obverse. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.
Lot 3317 
132-135 AD. Year 3 (undated). AR Sela (14.1g). Facade of the Temple in Jerusalem with ark and scrolls within, star above, Hebrew around (Simon). Reverse: Lulav with etrog at left mid-way high. Hebrew around (For the freedom of Jerusalem). Mild. 62; Hen. 711 var. A pleasing example. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.
Lot 3318 
132-135 AD. Year 3 (undated). AR Zuz (3.0g). "Simon" of five letters in two lines, within a wreath. Reverse: Fluted jug, palm branch on right. Mild. 79; Hen. 717. Toned. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300-500.
From Superior's Mount Vernon Sale, November 15-18, 1976, lot 1963.
Lot 3319 
132-135 AD. Year 3 (undated). AR Zuz (3.4 g). "Simon" of five letters in two lines, within a wreath. Reverse: Lyre with three strings with "For the freedom of Jerusalem" around. Mild. 130. Hen. 718. Well struck and well centered. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 3320 
132-135 AD. Year 3 (undated). AR Zuz (3.2g). Bunch of grapes hanging from branch; Hebrew around (Simon). Reverse: Two trumpets upright, dot between; Hebrew around (For the Freedom of Jerusalem). The underneath portrait of Vespasian or Titus can be seen. Mild. 167; Hen. 730. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $350-500.
Lot 3321 
132-135 AD. Year 3 (undated). AR Zuz (3.3g). Bunch of grapes in three lobes hanging from branch; Hebrew around ("Simon"). Reverse: Lyre with three strings; Hebrew around ("For the freedom of Jerusalem"). Hen. 734; Mild. 176, only 6 pieces citied. An outstanding specimen, lightly toned. Superb Extremely Fine. Rare.
Estimated Value $600-800.
Lot 3322 
132-135 AD. Year 3 (undated). AR Zuz (3.1g). Bunch of grapes with Hebrew around (Simon). Reverse: Lyre with three strings. Mild. 186; Hen. 734. A choice example. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300-500.
Lot 3323 
132-135 AD. Year 3 (undated). AE Middle Bronze (24 mm). Palm tree with dates, legend across field. Reverse: Vine leaf on tendril, legend around. Mild. 108. Even green patina. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300-400.
Lot 3324 
132-135 AD. Year 3 (undated). AE Middle Bronze (24 mm). Palm tree with dates, legend across field. Reverse: Vine leaf on tendril, legend around. Mild. 108. Green patina, bold legends. Choice Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300-400.
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