Lot #1729 Three Kokhba, 2nd Jewish Revolt Coin Pendants in 14K Yellow Gold Pendants for the Gentleman or the Lady 132-135 AD

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Three Kokhba, 2nd Jewish Revolt Coin Pendants in 14K Yellow Gold Pendants for the Gentleman or the Lady 132-135 AD. The leader of the Second Revolt (132-135 CE) was Shim'on Bar Koseba. He was known as Bar Kochba, meaning "Son of the Star," in reference to the verse "There shall step forth a star (kochab) out of Jacob". The name "Shim'on" appears on most all of the coins of the Second Revolt. (early versions may have had his uncle). Three different denominations in this collection the large bronze having a palm and grapes on verso, medium bronze a clearly struck lyre and the smallest a nicely struck palm with grapes on the verso. All three pendant have a 14K yellow gold bezel and bale. 25.73 grams total gross weight. Fantastic history here. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500

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