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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
8 Prutot - Herod the Great 38 BC - 37 BC
| Bronze | 8.06 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| King | Herod the Great (37 BC - 4 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 38 BC - 37 BC |
| Value | 8 Prutah |
| Currency | Prutah (140 BC-95 AD) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.06 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#432470 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tripod; LΓ (date) to left, monogram to right.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΗΡΩΔΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
LΓ
Translation:
King Herod
Year 3
Comment
Bromberg 20–21; Shoshana I 20095; Sofaer 1–7; Spaer 68.
Interesting fact
The 8 Prutot coin featuring Herod the Great is notable for its historical significance, as it was issued during the reign of a powerful and influential leader who played a major role in the ancient Near East. Herod the Great was a Roman client king who ruled Judea from 37 BC to 4 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, reflects the cultural and political ties between Judea and the Roman Empire during this period.
