Judaea – Bar Kokhba Revolt (132-135 AD) Middle Bronze – Palm Tree/Vine Leaf

Judaea. Bar Kokhba Revolt. Middle Bronze. Mint of Jerusalem; dated Year 2 = 133/134 AD. Choice VF; a popular issue from the last great Jewish revolt against Roman rule.

Design: Palm tree with two bunches of dates surrounded by Paleo-Hebrew legend reading "Simon, Prince of Israel" (referring to Simon bar Kokhba, the leader of the revolt) / Vine leaf on tendril surrounded by Paleo-Hebrew legend reading "Year Two of the Redemption/Freedom of Israel"

Reference: Hendin 6436. Meshorer 259c.

Dimensions: 24 mm / 9.43 gm

Condition: Choice VF; attractive earthen highlights.