© British Museum
© British Museum
4 Prutah - Mattathias Antigonus 40 BC - 37 BC
| Bronze | 5.91 g | - |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| King | Antigonus II Mattathias (40 BC - 37 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 40 BC - 37 BC |
| Value | 4 Prutah |
| Currency | Prutah (140 BC-95 AD) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.91 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#95001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Inscription in 2, 3, or 4 lines, often abbreviated, within wreath and border of dotes
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑCΙΛΕΩ ΑΝΤΙΓΟΝΟΥ
Translation: of King Antigonus
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Prutah coin from Judea is that it features an image of Mattathias Antigonus, who was a Jewish leader who fought against the Roman Empire during the 1st century BC. Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, Mattathias and his followers were able to hold off the Roman army for several years, earning him a place in Jewish history as a hero and a symbol of resistance against oppression.
