12930

Creator

Preview

Period

Roman Empire

Ruler

Bar Kochba (132-135 AD)

Mint

Jerusalem

Province or Region

Judaea

Date

134/135 AD

Metal

Silver

Denomination

18

Weight

3.33g

Obverse Description

In wreath, in Paleo-Hebrew: "Shimon."

Reverse Description

Palm branch. Around, in Paleo-Hebrew: "For the freedom of Jerusalem"

Comments

Second revolt of the Jews against Roman rule. Overstruck on Roman denarius.

Publisher

Pepperdine University Libraries

Digital Collection

The John Wilson Coin Collection - Ancient Coins of the Holy Land

Credit Line

The John Wilson Coin Collection - Ancient Coins of the Holy Land [digital resource], Pepperdine University Special Collections and University Archives

Document Type

Article