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© British Museum
Zuz - Simeon bar Kosevah Year Three
| Silver | 3.57 g | - |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Period | Bar Kokhba Revolt (132-135) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 134-135 |
| Value | 1 Zuz = ¼ Sela = ¼ Shekel |
| Currency | Bar Kokhba Revolt ‒ Shekel (132-135) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.57 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | 4 August 0135 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#95762 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Harp
Script: Hebrew
Lettering: לחרות ירושלם
Translation:
LEHEROT YERUSHALAYIM
(For the freedom of Jerusalem)
Interesting fact
The Zuz - Simeon bar Kosevah (Year Three) (134-135) coin from Judea is notable for its unique design, which features a depiction of a lulav and an etrog, two symbols of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. This coin was minted during the reign of Roman Emperor Hadrian, who had a policy of promoting the Roman imperial cult and suppressing Jewish traditions. The inclusion of these Jewish symbols on the coin suggests that the Jewish community in Judea may have had some degree of autonomy or influence during this time period.
