Prutah - Herod Agrippa I
| Bronze | 3.2 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 41-42 |
| Value | 1 Prutah |
| Currency | Prutah (140 BC-95 AD) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#70200 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
Three ears of barley and leaves
Lettering: L Ϛ
Translation: year 6
Comment
This was Agrippa I's coin struck in large numbers for his territories largely populated by Jews. We cannot agree with Lonnqvist, who suggests it may be a coin of Agrippa II. It is commonly found amidst coins of procurators, and is of the same general weight, which places it among the coins of Agrippa I. Recent study using X-ray fluorescence and lead isotope ratio analyses of this coin type confirms attribution to Agrippa I.
David Hendin Guide to Biblical Coins Fifth Edition
Meshorer lists this coin under Agrippa I as #11, with ten known variants ( #11a to #11j ) in his book Ancient Jewish Coinage Vol. 2 Herod the Great through Bar Cochba (Yaakov Meshorer, 1982 )
Interesting fact
The Prutah coin , which was issued during the reign of Herod Agrippa I (41-42 CE), features an image of a lituus on one side and a wreath on the other. The lituus is a symbol of the Roman goddess Libertas, who represents freedom, and it's interesting to note that this coin was issued during a time when Judea was under Roman rule. This coin is a rare example of a Jewish coin that bears a Roman symbol, highlighting the complex political and cultural dynamics of the region during that period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (41-42) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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