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Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/year-2-of-freedom-ancient-coin-from-bar-kochba-revolt-found-near-temple-mount/

Ancient Coin from Bar Kochba Revolt Found near Temple Mount in Jerusalem

(Times of Israel) The Israel Antiquities Authority on Monday revealed a coin minted during the Bar Kochba revolt, an uprising against Roman rule in Judea in 132-135 CE. The coin was unearthed near the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City. It includes the words "Year Two of the Freedom of Israel" and "Jerusalem."

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