© British Museum
© British Museum
Large bronze - Simeon bar Kosevah Year One
| Bronze | 34.6 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Period | Bar Kokhba Revolt (132-135) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 132-133 |
| Currency | Bar Kokhba Revolt ‒ Shekel (132-135) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 34.6 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | 3 August 0135 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#95972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Amphora with two handles
Script: Hebrew
Lettering: שנת אחת לגאלת ישראל
Translation: Year one of the redemption of Israel
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Simeon bar Kosevah coin is that it features an image of a lion on one side, which was a symbol of the Jewish tribe of Judah. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, who had recently suppressed the Bar Kokhba revolt, a Jewish uprising against Roman rule. Despite this, the coin still bears a Hebrew inscription, indicating that the Jewish people continued to maintain their cultural and religious identity even under Roman rule.
