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Large Bronze Bar Kochba Coin (Year 132 CE). This important coin was minted during the first year of the Jewish revolt against Rome (year 132/133 CE). Obverse side: Palm tree with seven branches and two bunches of dates, and the Hebrew inscription - 'Simon President of Israel' (Simon is the first name of Bar Kochba). Reverse side: Vine leaf on tendril with the Hebrew inscription around - 'Year one of the redemption of Israel'. Reference: Hendin 678. |
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