JUDAEA. Bar Kokhba Revolt (AD 132-135). AR zuz YR 2(19mm, 3.02 gm). NGC XF. Year 2. Under type Trajan.

Description

**JUDAEA. Bar Kokhba Revolt (AD 132-135). AR Zuz Year 2**

– **Specifications:**
– Diameter: 19mm
– Weight: 3.02 g
– Graded: NGC XF (Extremely Fine)

– **Obverse:**
– Inscription: “Simon” (in Paleo-Hebrew)
– Design: Name within a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, with a medallion at the top and tendrils at the bottom.

– **Reverse:**
– Inscription: “For the Freedom of Jerusalem” (in Paleo-Hebrew)
– Design: Fluted oenochoe with a handle on the left; an upright willow branch is to the right.

– **References:**
– Hendin 6240
– Mild 33

**Historical Context:**
This silver zuz was struck during the Bar Kokhba Revolt, a significant Jewish uprising against Roman rule in Judea from AD 132 to 135. The coin dates to the second year of the revolt and was issued under the authority of Simon bar Kokhba, the leader of the rebellion, who was regarded by many as the Messiah. The inscriptions and symbols on the coin reflect the Jewish struggle for independence and the desire to restore Jerusalem. The revolt was ultimately suppressed by the Romans, leading to widespread devastation in Judea and the renaming of the region as Syria Palaestina.

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