BAR KOCHBA AE SMALL DENOMINATION, JERUSALEM"
Hendin 6438, Mildenberg 154, Very Fine, contrast added, 18.7mm, 4.37 grams, Struck year two of the Bar Kokhba Revolt - 133/134 C.E.
Obverse: YERUSHALAYIM under seven branched palm tree, with two bunches of dates.
Reverse: Inscription (year two of the freedom of Israel) around cluster of grapes with branch and small leaf
The "Jerusalem" inscription is the RAREST for the Bar Kokhba bronze types save for the gigantic Abu-Jaras. Of the two years struck, this - the dated year two type is the rarer type!
Ex: Dalia Collection, Teaneck NJ
