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© British Museum
Middel bronze - Simeon bar Kosevah Year One
| Bronze | 11.17 g | 27 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 | 11.17 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | 4 August 0135 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#95957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Vine leaf on tendril
Script: Hebrew
Lettering: שנת אחת לגאלת ישראל
Translation: Year one of the redemption of Israel
Interesting fact
The Simeon bar Kosevah coin is significant because it represents one of the earliest coins minted by the Jewish people during the Second Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire. The coin features an image of a lulav, a citrus fruit used in Jewish religious rituals, and the inscription "Year One" in Hebrew, indicating the start of a new era for the Jewish people. Despite being made of bronze, a relatively common metal at the time, the coin's historical significance and rarity make it a valuable piece for collectors and historians today.
