8 Prutot - Herod the Great

Features

Issuer Judea
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 40 BC
Value 8 Prutot
Currency Prutah (140 BC-95 AD)
Composition Bronze
Weight 6.43 g
Diameter 24 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
95139
References Hendin 5ᵗʰ# 1169
David Hendin, Herbert Kreindler; 2010. Guide to Biblical Coins (5th edition). Amphora Books, New York, United States.

Obverse

Military helmet, front view, wreath featuring acanthus leaf around, cheek pieces and straps, star above flanked by palm branches

Reverse

Tripod, ceremonial bowl (lebes) above, flanked by date and monogram

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΗΡΩΔΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ

Translation: of King Herod

Comments

To date, 31 obverse, 122 reverse dies noted (MPC)
David Hendin Guide to Biblical Coins Fifth Edition

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (-40)  LΓ (year 3); Struck in Samaria

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