Silver "Sela" (tetradachm) of the Bar Kokhba Revolt

Unknown134 CE - 135 CE

The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel

Obverse: Facade of the Temple in Jerusalem, surmounted by a star and surrounded by inscription in Paleo-Hebrew: Shimon; bearing traces of an earlier Latin inscription

Reverse: The Four Species, surrounded by inscription in Paleo-Hebrew: For the freedom of Jerusalem; bearing traces of the Emperor's head..

Credit: Gift of the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation

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Title: Silver "Sela" (tetradachm) of the Bar Kokhba Revolt
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 134 CE - 135 CE
Type: Coin
Rights: The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Photo © The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
External Link: Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Medium: Silver
Inscription: Obv.: =Shimon Rev.: =for the freedom of Jerusalem
Dimensions: Diam: 28mm; Weight: 14.66 gr; Axis: 12
Curator: Miron, Aya

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Coin Currency Metal Silver