© British Museum
© British Museum
Prutah - Tiberius Valerius Gratus as Prefect
| Bronze | 2.65 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 15-16 |
| Value | 1 Prutah = 1⁄256 Shekel |
| Currency | Prutah (140 BC-95 AD) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.65 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#96045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Flank upright palm branch
Lettering: LΒ
Translation: year 2
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Prutah coin is that it was used as a form of payment for the Jewish Temple tax during the time of Jesus. (Source: "The Coins of the Bible" by Kenneth W. Harl)
