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title: Bar Kochba Administration Weight
author: Nick Thompson
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updated: 1970-01-01
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# Bar Kochba Administration Weight

_Authored by Nick Thompson_

## Image File

[![Bar Kochba Administration Weight](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/9139.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/9139.jpg)

## Image Caption

Inscribed lead weight, 803.6 grams used to ensure fair dealing in markets. It was issued by the administration of Simon Bar Kochba (son of the star) during the revolt of 132-135 CE. It was found at Beth Guvrin, one of his administrative centres. Museum of [Israel](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Israel/), [Jerusalem](https://www.worldhistory.org/jerusalem/). Inscriptions: side A: Ben Kosba, Prince of Israel and his administrator Shim'on Dasoi half; side B: Simon son of Kosba, Prince of Israel and his administrator half.

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Thompson, N. (2018, August 30). Bar Kochba Administration Weight. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9139/bar-kochba-administration-weight/>
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### MLA
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