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© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
Zuz - Simeon bar Kosevah Year Two
| Silver | 3.08 g | - |
| 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 | 3.08 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | 4 August 0135 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#123724 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elongated lyre (kinor or kithara) with three strings
Script: Hebrew
Lettering: שב לחר ישארל
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 bath (mikvah) on one side and the Hebrew inscription "Zuz" on the other. This coin was used during the Second Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire, and its design was meant to symbolize the Jewish people's devotion to their faith and their struggle for independence. Despite the revolt's ultimate failure, coins like this one remain an important part of Jewish history and culture.
