© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Prutah - Herod the Great 27 BC
27 BC year| Bronze | 1.78 g | 15 mm |
| 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 | 1.78 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#90934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Tripod table within circle
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 the obverse (front side), and a depiction of a cornucopia surrounded by the Hebrew inscription "Herod the King" on the reverse (back side). This design was a departure from the traditional Jewish practice of avoiding human images on coins, and it has been suggested that Herod may have been trying to assert his authority and legitimacy as a ruler by featuring his image on the coinage.
