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Large Bronze Bar Kochba Coin 'Freedom of Jerusalem'.
Large Bronze Bar Kochba Coin 'Freedom of Jerusalem'.
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Large Bronze (27 mm) Bar Kochba Coin (Year 134 CE).This coin was minted during the third year of the Jewish revolt against Rome (year 134/135 CE). Obverse side: Palm tree with seven branches and two bunches of dates, and the Hebrew inscription - 'Simon' - (the first name of Bar Kochba). Reverse side: Vine leaf on tendril with the Hebrew inscription around - 'For the Freedom of Jerusalem'. Reference: Hendin 736