© British Museum
© British Museum
Prutah - Augustus Marcus Ambivulus as Prefect
| Bronze | 1.88 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 8-11 |
| Value | 1 Prutah = 1⁄256 Shekel |
| Currency | Prutah (140 BC-95 AD) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.88 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#95975 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Eight-branched palm tree bearing two bunches of dates
Script: Greek
Lettering: LΛΘ
Translation: year 39
Edge
Lettering: LΜΑ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Prutah coin from Judea is that it features an image of a lulav, a ritualistic object used in Jewish religious ceremonies, on one of its sides. This highlights the cultural and religious significance of Judaism during the time period in which the coin was minted.
