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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
4 Prutot - Herod the Great 38 BC - 37 BC
| Bronze | 6.26 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| King | Herod the Great (37 BC - 4 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 38 BC - 37 BC |
| Value | 4 Prutot |
| Currency | Prutah (140 BC-95 AD) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.26 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#95660 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crested helmet flanked by date and monogram
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΗΡΩΔΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
LΓ
Translation:
of King Herod
year 3
Comment
Bromberg 22; Shoshana I 20097; Sofaer 8–11; Spaer 69.
Interesting fact
The 4 Prutot coin featuring Herod the Great is notable for its historical significance, as it was issued during the reign of a powerful and influential king who played a major role in shaping the political and religious landscape of the ancient Near East. Herod the Great was a Roman client king who ruled Judea from 38 BC to 37 BC and is known for his ambitious building projects, including the renovation of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. The coin's design, which features a portrait of Herod on one side and a depiction of a lily on the other, reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time.
