Zuz - Simeon bar Kosevah Year Two

€1.00
IssuerJudea
Year133-134
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Zuz = 1/4 Sela = 1/4 Shekel
CurrencyBar Kokhba Revolt ‒ Shekel (132-135)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.59 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to4 August 0135
Reference(s) Hendin 5ᵗʰ#1389
Obverse descriptionThree letters in a triangle, in a wreath of thin branches wrapped around eight almonds, medallion at top, tendrils at bottom
Obverse scriptHebrew
Obverse letteringשמ ע
(Translation: Sm` (abbreviating Simon))
Reverse descriptionWide lyre (nevel or chelys) with three strings, four dots on sound box
Reverse scriptHebrew
Reverse letteringשב לחר ישראל
(Translation: Year two of the freedom of Israel)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (133-134)  - -
Catalog ID4275690490
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