Coin from Jewish Bar Kokhba revolution. Written in Paleo-Hebrew alphabet also known as Ktav Ivri. Obverse: trumpets surrounded by “To the freedom of Jerusalem”. Reverse: A lyre surrounded by “Year two to the freedom of Israel” (Source: Wikipedia).

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Bar Kokhba Revolt silver Zuz (“shining”, from Akk. zūze: half, division) – “Year two to the freedom of Israel” (reverse side)

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