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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;randygeki, post: 2789680, member: 13719&quot;][ATTACH=full]647597[/ATTACH] </p><p>The First Jewish Revolt, 66 - 70 A.D.</p><p>Bronze prutah, Hendin 1360, Fair, Jerusalem mint, 2.669g, 16.8mm, year 2, 67 - 68 A.D.; obverse amphora with broad rim and two handles, year 2 (in Hebrew) around; reverse , vine leaf on small branch, the freedom of Zion (in Hebrew) around. ex Forvm</p><p><br /></p><p>&quot;Discontent and inept rule led to open rebellion in 66 A.D. The Romans distracted by the Civil Wars following the death of Nero were unable to put a speedy end to the revolt. But, in 70 A.D. Titus, sone of the new Emperor Vespasian captured and sacked Jerusalem and destroyed them temple.&quot;[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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