SHIMON BAR KOCHBA AE MEDIUM DENOMINATION
Mildenberg 158, Hendin 6467, Very Fine, contrast added, 19.5mm, 7.06 grams, undated issue attributed to year 3 - 134/135 C.E.
Obverse: Bunch of grapes with branch and small leaf, To the freedom of Jerusalem in Paleo-Hebrew around
Reverse: Seven branched palm tree with two bunches of dates, Shimon in Paleo-Hebrew across fields
Nicely centered and struck palm tree and inscription, and rather thick and heavyweight for the small denomination.
Ex: VJM Collection, NJ Purchased in Israel in 1998