Prutah - Tiberius (Valerius Gratus as Prefect) (17-18) front Prutah - Tiberius (Valerius Gratus as Prefect) (17-18) back
Prutah - Tiberius (Valerius Gratus as Prefect) (17-18) photo
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Prutah - Tiberius Valerius Gratus as Prefect

 
Bronze 1.59 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Judea
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
17-18
Value
1 Prutah = 1⁄256 Shekel
Currency
Prutah (140 BC-95 AD)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.59 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#96043
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Narrow-necked amphora with scroll handles

Script: Greek

Lettering:

Translation: year 4

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 Judea.