Middle bronze - Simeon bar Kosevah Year Two

€1.00
IssuerJudea
Year133-134
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencyBar Kokhba Revolt ‒ Shekel (132-135)
CompositionBronze
Weight10.88 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to4 August 0135
Reference(s) Hendin 5ᵗʰ#1408
Obverse descriptionSeven-branched palm tree with two bunches of dates
Obverse scriptHebrew
Obverse letteringשמע
(Translation: Sma (abbreviating Simon))
Reverse descriptionVine leaf on tendril
Reverse scriptHebrew
Reverse letteringשב לחר ישראל
(Translation: Year two of the freedom of Israel)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (133-134)  - -
ND (133-134)  - Many variations of this type, Simon in 5 letters on obverse -
Catalog ID5418387650
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