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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2008.2.104
People
Bar Kochba
Title
Coin of Bar Kokhba, Year 1
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
132-133 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Judaea (Palestine)
Period
Roman Imperial period
Culture
Jewish
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/322367

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
21.57g
Die Axis
12
Denomination
denarius
Date on Object
Year 1
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: Shimon, prince of Israel
  • Reverse Inscription: Year 1 of the Redemption of Israel

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Bought from Baidum

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Mildenberg 7, O2 R2

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Alpheus Hyatt Purchasing Fund and purchase through the generosity of the Estate of Leo Mildenberg
Accession Year
2008
Object Number
2008.2.104
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Hebrew inscription within wreath, wreath composed of two branches with two leaves in each link.
Re.: amphora with fluted body, two handles, and conical foot, around Hebrew inscription

Subjects and Contexts

  • Ancient Coins

Verification Level

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