Judaea, Herodian Kings. Herod I (the
Great). 40-4 BC, AE Eight Prutot Coin
Date: 37 BC
Mint: Sebaste
Obverse Inscription: None
Reverse Inscription: : BASILEWS
HRWDOU [Coin]
of King Herod,LG =
year 3
Size: 23mm
Weight: 6.65 grams
Die Axis Clock:
Reference: Hendin 486*
Grade:Very Fine
Description: Obverse: Military helmet
with star above. Reverse: Tripod with monograms and inscription.
Very good lettering that is rarely found this sharp on these
ancient bronze coins.
Biblical Reference:
"Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the day of Herod the
King ..." (Gospels: Mathew 2:1)
*Coin Reference : Hendin: Guide to
Biblical Coins (David Hendin, 4th edition 2001)
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