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ClassificationsAncient Near Eastern Art

Coin of Bar Kochba Revolt

Place CreatedIsrael, Asia

PeriodRoman Empire, Reign of Hadrian

Date133-134 CE

MediumCopper alloy

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Dimensions3/8 oz., 15/16 in. (9.9 g, 2.4 cm)

Object number2006.011.004

Label TextObverse: Hebrew inscription שמעון ("Shim'on") in field around image of seven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates

Reverse: Hebrew inscription ישראל שב לחר ("year two of the freedom of Israel") around vine leaf on tendril
Exhibition HistoryFrom Pharaohs to Emperors: New Egyptian and Classical Antiquities at Emory, Michael C. Carlos Museum, January 14 - April 2, 2006

ProvenancePurchased by MCCM from Edward J. Waddell, Ltd., Frederick, Maryland.

Status

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