72. Gold chain with coin pendant (coin possibly from the time of Bar Kochba's revolt in Judea, approx. 132-135 AD)

On the obverse, a palm tree is depicted flanked by a legend in Hebrew, all surrounded by a pearl circle. On the reverse, a cluster of grapes on a vine are depicted, surrounded by a pearl circle. This type of coin represents an attempt by the Jewish people to break away from Roman power and for identity recognition. Many such coins were minted over Roman coins.

Dimensions

weight 13 g, custom chain: l= 42 cm; pendant: h= 2.5 cm

Description

aur galben 18K, metal comun

Lot.material_carats

ancient coin

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