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Sela - Simeon bar Kosevah Year Two
| Silver | 14.65 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Period | Bar Kokhba Revolt (132-135) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 133-134 |
| Value | 1 Sela = 1 Shekel |
| Currency | Bar Kokhba Revolt ‒ Shekel (132-135) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.65 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | 4 August 0135 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#121159 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lulav with etrog at left
Script: Hebrew
Lettering: שב לחר ישראל
Translation: Year two of the freedom of Israel
Comment
This type of sela was struck with an obverse die type of the first year, thus it is also a hybrid. We place it here because it is clearly dated in the reverse die to the second year.David Hendin Guide to Biblical Coin Fifth Edition
Interesting fact
The Sela - Simeon bar Kosevah (Year Two) coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in Judea. The Second Jewish-Roman War had just ended, and the Roman Empire had recently appointed a new procurator, Tineius Rufus, who was known for his harsh policies towards the Jewish population. Despite these challenges, the coin still bears the traditional Jewish symbols and inscriptions, indicating the resilience and cultural pride of the Jewish people during this time.
