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Bronze Bar Kochba 'Redemption Of Israel'. 1st Year Of The Jewish Revolt Against Rome (132 CE).

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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.