Prutah / Bronze Coin (Æ Prutah) Issued by: Judaea, Jerusalem Mint Year of Issue: 67–68 CE (Year 2 of the War = Year "שנת ב") Weight: 2.30 g Size: 17.5mm Die Axis: Not confirmed Obverse Inscription "Herut Zion" in Hebrew (Freedom of Zion) Obverse Image Grape leaf and vine on a branch. → Symbolizes the fertility of the Promised Land and the rebirth of the Jewish people. Grapes were also often used in temple decorations, symbolizing faith and independence. Reverse Inscription “שנת ב” — “Year Two” → Indicates the second year (67/68 CE) since the outbreak of the War of Independence (66 CE). Reverse Image Amphora (jar) with a wide mouth and two handles. → A sacred vessel for holding ceremonial wine in the Temple, symbolizing offerings to God and purity of faith. Historical Background This coin was a Jewish autonomous currency minted in Jerusalem during the First Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire (66–70 CE). It was inscribed with "for the Freedom of Zion," declaring the separation from Roman rule and the ideal of national independence centered on the Temple. This Year 2 Prutah coin was made before the fall of Jerusalem and has the character of "wartime currency" as a symbol of national hope and faith. Later, in the fourth year (69–70 CE), the Temple was destroyed by the Roman army, and the "freedom" of this coin became an eternal prayer. Literature Number Hendin 6610 (old classification) / Equivalent to Hendin 1344 (new edition) Classification Judaea, First Jewish Revolt, Æ Prutah, Year 2 (67–68 CE), Jerusalem Mint ※Coin only. The collection box in the photo is not included. #ROMA#Denarius#AncientCoin#RomanEmpire#RomanRepublic#SilverCoin#Silica#AsCoin#Antoninianus#Follis#Sestertius#Greece#Drachma#Tetradrachm#AncientGreece#RomanEmperor