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Prutah Year
| Bronze | 2.51 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Period | First Jewish-Roman War (66-73) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 67-68 |
| Value | 1 Prutah = 1⁄256 Shekel |
| Currency | The Great Revolt ‒ Shekel (66-70) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.51 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | 0073 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#63811 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Vine leaf on small branch with tendril
Script: Hebrew
Lettering: חר[ו]ת ציון
Translation: the freedom of Zion
Comment
Large numbers of irregular issues occur in many forms from the crudely engraved to those with completely retrograde inscriptions.David Hendin Guide to Biblical Coin Fifth Edition
Interesting fact
The Prutah coin from Judea, which was minted during the 2nd year of the Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire (67-68 CE), features an image of a lyre on one side and an inscription in Hebrew on the other. The lyre was a symbol of Jewish culture and music, and its inclusion on the coin may have been a way to express the Jewish people's connection to their cultural heritage during a time of political and social upheaval.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (67-68) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Prutah (Year 2) (67-68) coin.
