© British Museum
© British Museum
Prutah - Tiberius Valerius Gratus as Prefect
| Bronze | 1.74 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 16-17 |
| Value | 1 Prutah = 1⁄256 Shekel |
| Currency | Prutah (140 BC-95 AD) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.74 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#96040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Three lilies in bloom
Lettering: LΓ
Translation: year 3
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Prutah coin from Judea is that it features an image of a lulav, a citrus fruit, on one side, which was a symbol of fertility and prosperity in ancient Judaism.
