{"product_id":"first-jewish-revolt-bronze-prutah-freedom-of-israel-masada-mint-66-73-ad-11","title":"First Jewish Revolt Bronze Prutah “Freedom of Israel” | Masada Mint | 66–73 AD","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eAn authentic bronze prutah struck during the First Jewish Revolt against Rome, dating to 66–73 AD. This remarkable coin features ancient Hebrew inscriptions alongside symbolic Jewish imagery associated with the rebellion. Coins of this type were minted during one of the most dramatic periods in the history of Judea, culminating in the siege and fall of Masada in 73 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eThese revolt coins served not only as currency but also as powerful declarations of Jewish independence and resistance against Roman rule. Today, they remain among the most historically significant biblical-era coins from the Holy Land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiblical Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis coin plays a significant role in biblical and Jewish history as it was minted during the First Jewish Revolt, a rebellion that is central to the Jewish narrative in the New Testament and Jewish War texts by historian Flavius Josephus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe events of this period, particularly the siege of Masada, are often discussed in relation to Jewish perseverance and resistance to Roman oppression. This coin’s symbolism, including the palm branch and the menorah, connects directly to Jewish religious identity and the struggle for autonomy, making it an essential piece of history for anyone interested in the intersection of religion, culture, and ancient politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLikely minted in \u003cstrong\u003eJerusalem\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eMasada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Levant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51301605081366,"sku":null,"price":249.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/0585\/3718\/files\/27CoinsoftheBible_FirstJewishRevolt_FreedomofIsrael_Coin_BiblicalArchaeology_66_73AD.png?v=1778438865","url":"https:\/\/ancientlevant.com\/products\/first-jewish-revolt-bronze-prutah-freedom-of-israel-masada-mint-66-73-ad-11","provider":"Ancient Levant ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}