Freedom and Hope for Redemption: the “Freedom of Zion” Coin

In the picture: A coin from year 4 of the Great Revolt with the words “Freedom of Zion” imprinted. These words became the slogan of the rebels, who hoped for freedom and independence from Roman rule.

As opposed to pagan coins that bore the image of emperors, mythological heroes and other figures, Jewish coins are devoid of human images, according to Jewish religious law. Instead, they bear symbols associated with Temple worship and plants of the land and Temple Worship