Prutah - Herod the Great 27 BC
27 BC year| Bronze | 1.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| King | Herod the Great (37 BC - 4 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 27 BC |
| Value | 1 Prutah |
| Currency | Prutah (140 BC-95 AD) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#90933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Temple table standing on flat platform, with three carinated legs, loaf or other object on top, flanked by two palm branches.
Comment
Additional references: Hendin 490a/1178a, TJC 48, AJC II 236-8, Sear 5527, Brom. 25, SNG ANS 203.
Interesting fact
The Prutah coin featuring Herod the Great is notable for its unique design, which includes a portrait of Herod wearing a crown on one side and a depiction of a lily on the other. The lily was a symbol of purity and was used to signify the coin's purity and authenticity. This design was a departure from the traditional Jewish practice of featuring only religious symbols on coins, and it highlights the influence of Greek and Roman culture on Jewish coinage during the time of Herod's rule.
