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© British Museum
Zuz - Simeon bar Kosevah Year One and Two
| Silver | 3.26 g | - |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Period | Bar Kokhba Revolt (132-135) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 132-134 |
| Value | 1 Zuz = ¼ Sela = ¼ Shekel |
| Currency | Bar Kokhba Revolt ‒ Shekel (132-135) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.26 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | 4 August 0135 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#93961 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Palm branch
Script: Hebrew
Lettering: שב לחר ישראל
Translation: Year two for the freedom of Israel
Comment
Http://www.imj.org.il/imagine/galleries/viewItemE.asp?case=15&itemNum=364180Interesting fact
The Zuz - Simeon bar Kosevah coin was minted during a time of great religious and political significance in Judea. The coin's obverse side features an image of a ritual bath (mikvah) and a Hebrew inscription that reads "Zuz," which means "pure" or "clean." This imagery and inscription reflect the importance of ritual purity in Jewish tradition and suggest that the coin may have been used in religious contexts. Additionally, the coin's reverse side features an image of a vine and a Hebrew inscription that reads "Simeon bar Kosevah," which refers to the leader of the Jewish community in Judea during the 2nd century CE. Overall, the coin provides a unique window into the cultural and religious practices of ancient Judea.
