Ancient Hebrew Coin from the First Jewish Revolt
Artifact ID1968.1.1.18
Object Type
Coin
Gifter
Levi Eshkol
Date
ca. 70 CE
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions3/4"diam
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionBronze coin dated to the First Jewish Revolt. The obverse of the coin shows a lulav (bunch of branches) and etrog (lime-like fruit), lettering at the top, and a thin circle of dots surrounding it all. The reverse shows a chalice at the center surrounded by lettering. Hebrew inscription translates to “To the redemption of Zion, year four”.
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 by Jewish rebels during the First Roman-Jewish War (66-73 C.E.). The lulav (bunch of branches) and etrog (lime-like fruit) featured on this coin are symbols of the Jewish harvest festival of Succot.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.
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