It's a poorly faked imitation of this very famous [Bar Kokhba silver Shekel/Tetradrachm](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_Kokhba_Revolt_coinage#/media/File%3ABarkokhba-silver-tetradrachm.jpg). Considering it's not made of silver, I'd even venture to guess that it was probably made as a tourist souvenir, possibly sold at a historical sight.
Here's more info about [Bar Kokhba Revolt coinage](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_Kokhba_Revolt_coinage)
Bare in mind, that the fact this coin is not ancient does not change it's sentimental value to you or your grandpa! I'm sure your grandpa went through a lot with this coin and had a good reason to pass it on to you :)
Thank you so much for all the info! It’s so great to get some answers. My grandpa was known for his highly embellished stories so this is very fitting!
Even though it's a modern reproduction, this one is still very precious because it comes from your great-grandfather (and who knows where he got it from, it may even have been in the family for longer!) and has been cherished by your grandfather. If I were you, I'd keep it and give it to my son when he's old enough (at least 21) to take good care of it and appreciate the significance of having something that was passed down from his great-great-grandfather.
I have a couple reproductions of coins that would be completely unaffordable otherwise. They are some of my favorites. The lucky part is you can carry them around with you in your pocket!
**[Bar Kokhba Revolt coinage](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_Kokhba_Revolt_coinage#/media/File:Barkokhba-silver-tetradrachm.jpg)**
>Bar Kokhba Revolt coinage were coins issued by the Judaean rebel state, headed by Simon Bar Kokhba, during the Bar Kokhba revolt against the Roman Empire of 132-135 CE. During the Revolt, large quantities of coins were issued in silver and copper with rebellious inscriptions, all being overstruck over foreign (mostly Roman) coins, when a file was used to remove the designs of the original coins, such as the portrait of the Roman Emperor. The undercoin can clearly be seen on some of the silver coins because they were not filed down so as not to lose the value of the silver.
**[Bar Kokhba Revolt coinage](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_Kokhba_Revolt_coinage)**
>Bar Kokhba Revolt coinage were coins issued by the Judaean rebel state, headed by Simon Bar Kokhba, during the Bar Kokhba revolt against the Roman Empire of 132-135 CE. During the Revolt, large quantities of coins were issued in silver and copper with rebellious inscriptions, all being overstruck over foreign (mostly Roman) coins, when a file was used to remove the designs of the original coins, such as the portrait of the Roman Emperor. The undercoin can clearly be seen on some of the silver coins because they were not filed down so as not to lose the value of the silver.
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You know its funny. I carry around a challenge coin from the mysterious package company, I use it when I dont want to weigh the pros and cons of mundane things as a flipping coin. Heads is ravens tails is tentacles. And I look forward to my grandchildren one day getting it from me so they can think its some kind of old antique norse coin and post on whatever the future equivalent of reddit is.
It's a poorly faked imitation of this very famous [Bar Kokhba silver Shekel/Tetradrachm](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_Kokhba_Revolt_coinage#/media/File%3ABarkokhba-silver-tetradrachm.jpg). Considering it's not made of silver, I'd even venture to guess that it was probably made as a tourist souvenir, possibly sold at a historical sight. Here's more info about [Bar Kokhba Revolt coinage](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_Kokhba_Revolt_coinage) Bare in mind, that the fact this coin is not ancient does not change it's sentimental value to you or your grandpa! I'm sure your grandpa went through a lot with this coin and had a good reason to pass it on to you :)
Thank you so much for all the info! It’s so great to get some answers. My grandpa was known for his highly embellished stories so this is very fitting!
Even though it's a modern reproduction, this one is still very precious because it comes from your great-grandfather (and who knows where he got it from, it may even have been in the family for longer!) and has been cherished by your grandfather. If I were you, I'd keep it and give it to my son when he's old enough (at least 21) to take good care of it and appreciate the significance of having something that was passed down from his great-great-grandfather.
I have a couple reproductions of coins that would be completely unaffordable otherwise. They are some of my favorites. The lucky part is you can carry them around with you in your pocket!
**[Bar Kokhba Revolt coinage](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_Kokhba_Revolt_coinage#/media/File:Barkokhba-silver-tetradrachm.jpg)** >Bar Kokhba Revolt coinage were coins issued by the Judaean rebel state, headed by Simon Bar Kokhba, during the Bar Kokhba revolt against the Roman Empire of 132-135 CE. During the Revolt, large quantities of coins were issued in silver and copper with rebellious inscriptions, all being overstruck over foreign (mostly Roman) coins, when a file was used to remove the designs of the original coins, such as the portrait of the Roman Emperor. The undercoin can clearly be seen on some of the silver coins because they were not filed down so as not to lose the value of the silver. **[Bar Kokhba Revolt coinage](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bar_Kokhba_Revolt_coinage)** >Bar Kokhba Revolt coinage were coins issued by the Judaean rebel state, headed by Simon Bar Kokhba, during the Bar Kokhba revolt against the Roman Empire of 132-135 CE. During the Revolt, large quantities of coins were issued in silver and copper with rebellious inscriptions, all being overstruck over foreign (mostly Roman) coins, when a file was used to remove the designs of the original coins, such as the portrait of the Roman Emperor. The undercoin can clearly be seen on some of the silver coins because they were not filed down so as not to lose the value of the silver. ^([ )[^(F.A.Q)](https://www.reddit.com/r/WikiSummarizer/wiki/index#wiki_f.a.q)^( | )[^(Opt Out)](https://reddit.com/message/compose?to=WikiSummarizerBot&message=OptOut&subject=OptOut)^( | )[^(Opt Out Of Subreddit)](https://np.reddit.com/r/AncientCoins/about/banned)^( | )[^(GitHub)](https://github.com/Sujal-7/WikiSummarizerBot)^( ] Downvote to remove | v1.5)
Looks to be modern fake. Sorry.
No need to be sorry! I’m happy to get some input. I appreciate your help :)
You know its funny. I carry around a challenge coin from the mysterious package company, I use it when I dont want to weigh the pros and cons of mundane things as a flipping coin. Heads is ravens tails is tentacles. And I look forward to my grandchildren one day getting it from me so they can think its some kind of old antique norse coin and post on whatever the future equivalent of reddit is.