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Coin of Jewish War (Obverse: Ceremonial Vessel from the Temple, Paleo-Hebrew Inscription Marking the Second Year of the Jewish War, Reverse: Vine Branch with Leaf, Paleo-Hebrew Inscription (Freedom of Zion))
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsAncient Near Eastern Art

Coin of Jewish War (Obverse: Ceremonial Vessel from the Temple, Paleo-Hebrew Inscription Marking the Second Year of the Jewish War, Reverse: Vine Branch with Leaf, Paleo-Hebrew Inscription (Freedom of Zion))

Possible OriginPalestine, Asia
Possible OriginIsrael, Asia
CultureRoman
PeriodRoman Period, Reign of Nero
Date67 CE
MediumBronze
Credit LineGift of Thomas K. Glenn
Dimensions3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Object numberX.0001.067
Exhibition HistoryA Preview of the Collections, Schatten Gallery, February 15 - April 4, 1982
Published ReferencesEmory University Museum of Art and Archaeology, A Preview of the Collections (Atlanta: The Museum, 1982), 11.
ProvenanceEx coll. Thomas K. Glenn (1868-1946), Atlanta, Georgia.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Ancient Egyptian, Nubian, and Near Eastern Art
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Shekel of the Jewish War (Obverse: Chalice with Dotted Rim, Inscription, "Shekel of Israel", Reverse: Three Pomegranates on Stem, Inscription, "Jerusalem the Holy")
67-68 CE
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67 CE
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ca. 132 CE
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Coin: Herod the Great (Obverse: Helmet with Star above and Two Palm Branches, Reverse: The Temple Tripod with Inscription)
40-4 BCE
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Coin: Obverse: Head of Emperor with Inscription: IMP(erator) C(aesar) DIOCLETIANUS P(ius) F(elix) AUG(ustus), Reverse: Woman Holding an Olive Branch with Inscription: PAX AUGG(Augustorum)
284-305 CE
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Coin: Obverse: Bust of Emperor with Inscription: IMP(erator) C(aesar) M(arcus) AUR(elius) C(aesar) M(arcus), Reverse: Man Holding Spear with Inscription: P(ontifex) M(aximus) TR(ibunicia) P(olestas)VII COS(=Consul)III
222-235 CE
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Coin of Julia Mamaea, Mother of Alexander Severus: Obverse: Bust of Julia with Inscription: JULIA MAMAEA AUGUSTA, Reverse: Woman Leaning on Column with Inscription: FELICITAS PUBLICA S(enatus) C(onultu)
235 CE
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Coin: Obverse: Heads of Augustus and Son Agrippa with Inscription: IMP(erator), Reverse: Ear of Barley with Inscription: COL(onia) NEM(ausis)
20 BCE
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Cabochon with a Duck with Vine Leaf in Mouth Stands near Recumbant Fox with Vine Tendril in Mouth
6th-mid 7th Century
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Coin with Portrait of Marcus Aurelius and Greek Inscription (Obverse) and Bust of Serapis with Greek Inscription and Date (Reverse)
159-160 CE
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Coin: Petit Gros of Margaret II: Knight on Horseback with Sword and Illegible inscription on Obverse; Jerusalem Cross [MARGARETA COMMISSA SIGNUM CRUCIS] (Seal of the Cross Commissioned by Margareta) on Reverse
1269-1280 CE
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Coin with Ptolemaic Eagle and Greek inscription (Obverse) and Head of Zeus (Reverse)
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