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A bronze prutah of Judaea showing an amphora and a vine leaf Coin Type: Bronze prutah of Judaea, first Jewish revolt, 66-70 CE.
Mint and Date: Year 2, 67-68 CE.
Size and Weight: 17mm x 18mm, 3.38g
Obverse: Amphora with broad rim and two handles.
Hebrew inscription: "Year 2"
Reverse: Vine leaf on small branch.
Hebrew inscription: "The freedom of Zion"
Provenance: Sayles & Lavender (Vcoins), September 2008
Ref: Hendin 661
BW Ref: 001 039 131
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