© British Museum
© British Museum
Prutah Year
| Bronze | 2.51 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Period | First Jewish-Roman War (66-73) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 68-69 |
| Value | 1 Prutah = 1⁄256 Shekel |
| Currency | The Great Revolt ‒ Shekel (66-70) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.51 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | 0073 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#86924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Vine leaf on small branch
Script: Hebrew
Lettering: חר[ו]ת ציון
Translation: the freedom of Zion
Comment
Les common than the second year issue; the ratio is estimated to be be roughly 1 to 8, a significantly reduced production. Irregular issues of the third year are very rare.David Hendin Guide to Biblical Coins Fifth Edition
Interesting fact
The Prutah coin from Judea, which was minted during the 3rd year of the Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire (68-69 CE), features an image of a lyre on one side and a palm tree on the other. This design was a symbol of Jewish independence and was used on many coins during this period. Despite the coin's small size and relatively low value, it holds significant historical and cultural importance as a representation of the Jewish people's struggle for freedom and self-governance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (68-69) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Prutah (Year 3) (68-69) coin.
