© British Museum
© British Museum
Prutah - Augustus Coponius as Prefect
| Bronze | 1.9 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 5-6 |
| Value | 1 Prutah = 1⁄256 Shekel |
| Currency | Prutah (140 BC-95 AD) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#95977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Eight-branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates
Lettering: L ΛϚ
Translation: year 36
Comment
The Ϛ sometimes looks like a Γ.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Prutah coin from Judea is that it features an image of a lulav, a citrus fruit, and a branch on one side, which symbolizes the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.
