Harvard Art Museums > 2008.2.104: Coin of Bar Kokhba, Year 1 Coins Collections Search Exit Deep Zoom Mode Zoom Out Zoom In Reset Zoom Full Screen Add to Collection Order Image Copy Link Copy Citation Citation"Coin of Bar Kokhba, Year 1 (Bar Kochba) , 2008.2.104,” Harvard Art Museums collections online, May 17, 2024, https://hvrd.art/o/322367. Reuse via IIIF Toggle Deep Zoom Mode Download This object does not yet have a description. 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 Permissions The Harvard Art Museums encourage the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes. To request a higher resolution file of this image, please submit an online request. 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 This record has been reviewed by the curatorial staff but may be incomplete. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For more information please contact the Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art at am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
