Judea Prutah - Herod Archelaus, -4 – 6
Information
Country
Judea
Judea
Currency
Prutah
(140 – 95)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Prutah - Herod Archelaus
Year
-4 – 6
Ruler
Herod Archelaus
(-4–6)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.06
Diameter (mm)
15.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Prutah - Herod Archelaus from Judea. Issued from -4 to 6. Struck in Bronze. Measures 15.5 mm and weighs 2.06 g.
- Obverse
- Crested helmet with cheek straps; below left, viewed from, caduceus below left, border of dots (of the Ethnarch)
- Reverse
- Bunch of grapes on vine with small leaf on left; border of dots (of Herod)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (4 BC - 6 AD) | — | 93% | ||
| ND (4 BC - 6 AD) | — | Inscriptions are juxtaposed obverse to reverse | 7% | |
| ND (4 BC - 6 AD) | — | Irregular issue | ||
| ND (4 BC - 6 AD) | — | Obverse carries incuse of helmet motif on reverse |
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