Prutah Year
| Bronze | 2.51 g | - |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Period | First Jewish-Roman War (66-73) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 66-67 |
| Value | 1 Prutah = 1⁄256 Shekel |
| Currency | The Great Revolt ‒ Shekel (66-70) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.51 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | 0073 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#98473 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vine leaf on small branch
Script: Hebrew
Lettering: ראל ...
Translation: ... [Is]rael
Comment
There are two known examples, see discussion on p. 354.David Hendin Guide to Biblical Coins Fifth Edition
Interesting fact
The Prutah coin from Judea, which was minted during the 1st year of the Jewish Revolt against the Roman Empire (66-67 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 upheaval.
