Rare ancient coin unearthed near Jerusalem's Temple Mount

An ancient coin discovered by archaeologists at the foot of the historic Temple Mount in Jerusalem is among the rarest second century AD treasures found in Israel, Daily Express reports.

The rare bronze coin was unearthed at the foot of the Temple Mount, the religious and historic centre of the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel. Archaeologists have dated the discovery to 132 AD or the year of the Bar Kokhba revolt. The revolt saw the Jews of Roman Judea rise against the Roman Empire under the leadership of Simon bar Kokhba.

One side of the ancient coin has been decorated with a cluster of grapes and the inscription: "Year Two of the Freedom of Israel".

The reverse side features a palm tree and the inscription: "Jerusalem."