Silver tetradrachm of Bar Kokhba Revolt, Jerusalem, AD 132 - AD 133. 2010.76.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2010.76.1

Physical Description

  • Axis: 0

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 15.05

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: AD 132 - AD 133

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1
  • Denomination: tetradrachm
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: Tetrastyle facade of the Temple at Jerusalem; standing on thin base line with fluted columns and architrave given by two lines, the upper one dotted; in center a chest structure (ark of the Covenant) with lid, short legs and two dots (handles?)

  • Reverse

    • Type: Bundle of lulav, myrtle, and willow, on l. ethrog

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2010.76.1
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Series: Bar Kokhba Revolt

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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