© British Museum
© British Museum
Large bronze - Simeon bar Kosevah Year One
| Bronze | 21.02 g | 31 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 | 21.02 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | 4 August 0135 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#95973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Amphora with two handles
Script: Hebrew
Lettering: שנת אחת לגאלת ישראל
Translation: Year one of the redemption of Israel
Comment
AJC 3; Mildenberg 8-10.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Simeon bar Kosevah coin is that it features a rare combination of Jewish and Roman imagery. On one side, it depicts a portrait of Simeon bar Kosevah, a Jewish leader, while the other side bears the image of a Roman emperor, possibly Hadrian. This blending of cultural symbols highlights the complex political and cultural dynamics of the time, when Judea was under Roman rule.
