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Image: Bar Kochba (....-0135). Autorité émettrice de monnaie Hérodion§cJudée (atelier monétaire). Atelier monétaire (Public domain)
DenominationZuz
Country / EmpireJudea (Bar Kokhba Revolt)
Obverse DesignTetrastyle (four-columned) temple facade, likely representing the Temple in Jerusalem, with the Ark of the Covenant often depicted within the columns. Inscriptions in ancient Hebrew or Aramaic typically surround the design, often including 'שמעון' (Shim'on - Simon) or 'ירושלים' (Yerushalayim - Jerusalem). (This is the side visible in the provided image)
Reverse DesignTypically features a lulav (palm branch) and etrog (citron), or a lyre. Inscriptions in ancient Hebrew or Aramaic commonly read 'לחרות ירושלים' (LeHerut Yerushalayim - For the Freedom of Jerusalem) or 'שנת אחת לגאלת ישראל' (Shnat Ahat LeGeulat Yisrael - Year One of the Redemption of Israel). (Not visible in the provided image)
