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Image: Bar Kochba (....-0135). Autorité émettrice de monnaie Hérodion§cJudée (atelier monétaire). Atelier monétaire (Public domain)
DenominationZuz
Country / EmpireAncient Judea
Obverse DesignTetrastyle temple facade (likely representing the Temple of Jerusalem), with a star above the pediment. Inscription in ancient Hebrew, typically 'שמעון' (Shimon) or 'שמעון נשיא ישראל' (Shimon Nasi Yisrael - Shimon, Prince of Israel).
Reverse DesignTypically features a lulav (palm branch) and etrog (citron), symbols associated with the Sukkot festival. Inscription in ancient Hebrew, usually 'לחרות ירושלים' (LeHerut Yerushalayim - For the Freedom of Jerusalem). (Note: This specific image shows only the obverse side of the coin.)


