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Bronze Bar Kochba Coin 'Simon'. 3ed Year Of The Jewish Revolt Against Rome (134 CE).

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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