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Middel bronze - Simeon bar Kosevah Year One
| Bronze | 10.8 g | 25 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 | 10.8 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | 4 August 0135 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#95958 |
|---|---|
| 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
One interesting fact about the Simeon bar Kosevah coin is that it features an image of a vine leaf on one side, which symbolizes the Jewish people's connection to their land and their agricultural heritage.
