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© British Museum
Prutah - Simeon bar Kosevah Year Three
| Bronze | 5.44 g |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Period | Bar Kokhba Revolt (132-135) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 134-135 |
| Value | 1 Prutah = 1⁄256 Shekel |
| Currency | Bar Kokhba Revolt ‒ Shekel (132-135) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.44 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | 4 August 0135 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#95782 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Bunch of grapes
Script: Hebrew
Lettering: לחרות ירושלם
Translation:
LEHEROT YERUSHALAYIM
(For the freedom of Jerusalem)
Interesting fact
The Prutah coin , which was minted during the reign of Simeon bar Kosevah in Judea (134-135 CE), features an image of a lulav, a citrus fruit, on one side and a palm branch on the other. This design was meant to symbolize the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, which celebrates the harvest and the protection of the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. The use of these symbols on the coin highlights the importance of Jewish tradition and culture during this period.
