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Prutah - Tiberius Valerius Gratus as Prefect
| Bronze | 1.66 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Jerusalem (Judaea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 15-16 |
| Value | 1 Prutah = 1⁄256 Shekel |
| Currency | Prutah (140 BC-95 AD) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.66 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#96044 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Inscription between horns of crossed double cornucopias
Lettering:
ΤΙΒ
LΒ
Translation:
Tiberius
year 2
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Prutah coin from Jerusalem (Judaea) made of Bronze weighing 1.66g during the reign of Tiberius (15-16 AD) is that it features an image of a lulav, a citrus fruit, and a branch on the reverse side, which symbolizes the Jewish festival of Sukkot.