Insights on the Bar Kokhba Revolt from the Coins

Without having any contemporaneous account of the Bar Kokhba Revolt comparable to writings Josephus that describe First Jewish Revolt, our knowledge about many aspects later uprising is rather sketchy. The publication Roman military diplomas and remarkable series documents recovered from caves in Judaean Desert, along with other major archaeological findings, has filled just some missing details. This study devoted a reexamination rebel coinage. It highlighted importance numismatic evidence helping elucidate religious ideology succoured rebellion shaped its leadership.