On the coinage of the Bar Kokhba era

NUMISMATICS: What do ancient coins tell us about Bar Kochba and the Omer period? The symbolism behind the coins is clearly stated in the ornaments they feature (Rossella Tercatin, Jerusalem Post). In anticipation of Shavuot, which is coming soon.

Some PaleoJudaica posts on discoveries (etc.) of Bar Kokhba-era coins are here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here. Posts noting articles on the Bar Kokhba coinage are here and here. For many posts on the Bar Kokhba Revolt, start here and follow the links.

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