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Zuz - Simeon bar Kosevah Year Two
| Silver | 3.59 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Period | Bar Kokhba Revolt (132-135) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 133-134 |
| Value | 1 Zuz = ¼ Sela = ¼ Shekel |
| Currency | Bar Kokhba Revolt ‒ Shekel (132-135) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.59 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | 4 August 0135 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#121168 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wide lyre (nevel or chelys) with three strings, four dots on sound box
Script: Hebrew
Lettering: שב לחר ישראל
Translation: Year two of the freedom of Israel
Interesting fact
The Zuz - Simeon bar Kosevah (Year Two) (133-134) coin from Judea was minted during a time of great religious and political significance. The coin features an image of a ritual vessel, known as a Menorah, on one side, and an inscription in Hebrew on the other side that reads "Year Two of the freedom of Jerusalem." This coin was minted to commemorate the second year of the Jewish revolt against the Roman Empire, which led to the recapture of Jerusalem and the rededication of the Second Temple. The coin's design and inscription reflect the religious and nationalistic fervor of the time, and it remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.
