© British Museum
© British Museum
Small bronze - Simeon bar Kosevah Year Two
| Bronze | 3.58 g | - |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Period | Bar Kokhba Revolt (132-135) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 133-134 |
| Currency | Bar Kokhba Revolt ‒ Shekel (132-135) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.58 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | 4 August 0135 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#95781 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Bunch of grapes with branch and small leaf
Script: Hebrew
Lettering: שב לחר ישראל
Translation: Year two of the freedom of Israel
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Small Bronze coin featuring Simeon bar Kosevah (Year Two) from Judea is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil and change in the region. The coin was minted in 133-134 CE, a period of political upheaval and religious tension in Judea, which was then a province of the Roman Empire. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period continued to be used for everyday transactions, demonstrating the resilience and adaptability of the people of Judea during this time.
