THE OBVERSE
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DenominationZuz (equivalent to a Roman Denarius or Greek Drachm)
Country / EmpireJudea (during the Bar Kokhba Revolt)
Obverse DesignCommon motifs include the facade of the Temple in Jerusalem (often with a star above, symbolizing Bar Kokhba, 'Son of the Star'), or a cluster of grapes. Inscriptions typically include 'Jerusalem' or 'For the Freedom of Jerusalem' in ancient Hebrew.
Reverse DesignCommon motifs include a Lulav (palm branch) and Etrog (citron), or a lyre, or a jug. Inscriptions typically include 'Shimon' (Simon, referring to Bar Kokhba) or 'Year X of the Redemption of Israel' in ancient Hebrew.

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