Silver shekels of the first Jewish Revolt, Jerusalem

European Museums, The British Museum

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Coins of revolution and oppression

Rome (Italy) and Judea (southern Israel and southern Palestine), 66-71 A.D.

When the Jews rebelled against the abuses of Roman rule in 66 A.D., they issued their own shekels. In 70 A.D., the Roman authorities regained control of Jerusalem, and the Temple (shown in the image above) was destroyed. Coins were issued in Rome to celebrate the defeat of Judaea.

Silver shekels of the first Jewish Revolt, Jerusalem, Year Three (68-69 A.D.)

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Silver shekels of the first Jewish Revolt, Jerusalem, Year Three (68-69 A.D.)

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Source:  London, United Kingdom