Bar Kochba, 132-135 AD, bronze of 19 mm.

Obverse: Palm tree of seven branches 'Simon' in Hebrew.

Reverse: Vine Leaf, 'Freedom of Jerusalem' in Hebrew.

Reference: Hendin 739. Mildenberg 138.

Simon Bar Kochba led a rebellion against Rome from 133 -135 A.D. This Second Jewish Revolt or "Bar Kochbah" uprising ended with Hadrian's destruction of Jerusalem, the founding of "Aelia Capitolina" on the site, and dispersal of the Jews throughout the Roman Empire.

This ancient coin will be delivered quickly in a long term storage coin flip, with all of the important attribution information contained on a card inside, well presented and ready for entry into your professional ancient coin collection.

 

The buyer will have this authentic ancient coin shipped out within one business day First Class U.S. Mail with a tracking number. Shipping is 4.95 domestic costumers, 5.95 international. Please contact me if you have any question. We combine shipping.