Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administration.
Bar Kochba Coin
Artifact ID1984.01562.01
Object Type
Medal, Commemorative
Gifter
Yizchak Genigar
Date
132-135 (original)
Medium
Metal, Fabric, Wood
Dimensions8 × 8 in. (20.3 × 20.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionA commemorative coin is displayed in a wooden frame. The coin has an image depicting the Bar-Kochba revolt against the Romans in 132-135 A.D. represented by a vase surrounded by Hebrew. The Hebrew translation is “First year of the redemption of Israel.”Historical NoteReplica silver coin from the Bar Kochba revolt of the Jews against the Romans, 132-135 AD. It depicts a two-handled vessel and is inscribed in Paleo-Hebrew "First Year of the Redemption of Israel." Simon bar Kokhba led the Jews in the Roman province of Judea against the Roman Empire in what was the third major uprising. While they held portions of Judea, they minted their own coins by striking over existing coins, and outlines of the original design can still be seen. The shadowbox was given to Mrs. Reagan when the gifter attended the Committee on the Arts for the Handicapped Special Arts Festival on the South Grounds of the White House on May 24, 1984.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Nancy Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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