Minted 135 A.D.

Obverse: Palm tree with seven branches and two bunches of dates, and the Hebrew inscription (SHIMON).

Reverse: Vine leaf on tendril with the Hebrew inscription around - (FOR THE FREEDOM OF JERUSALEM ).

A large bronze Bar-Kochba coin, issued during the 3rd year of the revolt against Rome. Found in Judea. In good condition. Natural patina present.

20-22 mm.

Olive wood box, worldwide shipping and Certificate of Authenticity included in price. Price listed is per coin.

Export Approval from Israel Antiquities Authority

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After the first Jewish revolt against Rome that ended by the destruction of the second temple 70 CE, Shimon Bar- kochba started another revolt against Rome (132-135 CE), as a declaration of independence Bar – Kochba issued significant Jewish coinage, up to our modern history this was the last time that Jewish people had the chance to mint coins with Hebrew inscription and Jewish symbols.
The leader of the Second Revolt (132-135 CE) was Shim’on Bar Koseba. He was known as Bar Kochba, meaning “Son of the Star,“ in reference to messianic expectations of the verse: “There shall step forth a star (kochab) out of Jacob“ (Numbers 24:17). Indeed, one of the greatest sages of the time - Rabbi Akiva - had proclaimed Bar Kochba as the messiah.

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