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March 27, 2018

Rare Coins from the Final Year of the Judean Revolt Found in Jerusalem

For the redemption of Zion!

Archaeologists exploring an artifact-rich site just south of the Temple Mount have discovered a collection of bronze coins that were minted by Jews rebelling against Roman rule. Unlike most such coins, these date to the fourth and final year of the rebellion, which corresponds to 69-70 CE on the Gregorian Calendar. In the year 70, the Romans succeeded in crushing the revolt and destroyed the Second Temple. Amanda Borschel-Dan reports:

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