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8 Prutot - Herod the Great 40 BC
40 BC year| Bronze | 6.43 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 40 BC |
| Value | 8 Prutot |
| Currency | Prutah (140 BC-95 AD) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.43 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#95139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Tripod, ceremonial bowl (lebes) above, flanked by date and monogram
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΗΡΩΔΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
Translation: of King Herod
Comment
To date, 31 obverse, 122 reverse dies noted (MPC)David Hendin Guide to Biblical Coins Fifth Edition
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 shaping the political and religious landscape of the ancient Near East. Herod the Great was a Roman client king who ruled Judea from 37 BC until his death in 4 BC, and is best 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 cornucopia on the other, reflects the king's efforts to promote his image as a powerful and benevolent ruler.
