Minted under Herod I “The Great” (c. 37-4 B.C.)

Obverse: Tripod and lebes, “of king Herod” in the legend.

Reverse: Helmet with cheek pieces forward facing.

Bronze Eight Prutah. Struck at the mint of Samaria in Galilee. In good condition with a nice green and reddish patina.

24 mm diameter; 8.10 g

Olive wood box with engraving, shipping and
Certificate of Authenticity included in price.

Export Approval from Israel Antiquities Authority.

Bibliography:
Yaakov Meshorer, “Ancient Jewish Coinage Vol. II”, (New York: 1982)

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In 37 BC, the last of the Hasmonaean rulers of Judaea was executed and King Herod the Great (ruled 37-4 BC) was placed on the throne of Judaea by the Romans. He rebuilt the Temple and founded new cities, but was an unpopular ruler. Like the Hasmonaean rulers Herod and his successors issued only bronze coins. Silver coinage for the region was provided by city-issues such as the shekels of Tyre. The design of Jewish bronze coins changed significantly under the Herodians and the language of the legends changed from Hebrew to Greek. Designs were drawn from an essentially Greek or Roman repertoire

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