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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Ancient Hebrew Coin from Bar-Kochba War
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Ancient Hebrew Coin from Bar-Kochba War

Artifact ID1968.1.1.12
Object Type Coin
Gifter
Date ca. 130 CE
Medium Silver
DimensionsOverall Diam 3/4 in (1.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionSilver coin dated to the Bar Kochba War. The obverse of the coin shows a wreath made of oval leaves encircling Hebrew lettering. The reverse shows a lyre at center with Hebrew lettering on either side. Lettering translates to "To the freedom of Jerusalem, Shimon".
Historical NoteThis coin was part of a set of Ancient Hebrew coins presented to President Johnson by Prime Minister Levi Eshkol of Israel during an official visit to the LBJ Ranch on January 7-8, 1968. This coin was struck during the Bar Kochba uprising by the Jews of Judaea against the Roman Empire.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was a gift from a foreign official to President Lyndon B. Johnson during his term in office. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives on January 1969 for deposit with the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Credit LineHis Excellency Levi Eshkol, Prime Minister of Israel
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 189698376)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Subjects
Antiquity
Place Made
Israel
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