AE Prutah of the 1st Jewish War against the Romans and particularly the 10th Roman Legion (Fretensis). The revolt took place between 66 - 70 C.E.; this coin is dated year '2' and was struck 67-68 A.D. OB: Amphora with handles, no lid; Rx: Vine Leaf on small branch, archaic Hebrew legend means "The Freedom of Zion". Very historical coin, aVF, 18.3 mm, 2.88g (6h).
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Handbook of Biblical Numismatics by Mel Wacks (a must see if you're truly interested in Biblical Coinage) at this: https://groups.io/g/Moneta/files/Moneta%20Library/Handbook%20Of%20Biblical%20Numismatics.pdf
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Judaea - 1st Jewish War
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