Bronze 8 prutah of Herod the Great, Samaria, 40 BCE–4 BCE. 2016.15.165

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2016.15.165

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Obverse: Military helmet, frontal view, wreath around, cheek pieces and straps, star about flanked by palm branches.
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Reverse: ΗΡΩΔΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ L Γ - "Of King Herod" around tripod topped with ceremonial bowll (lebes), flanked by monogram and date.

Physical Description

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 7.49
    • Diameter (in mm): 25
  • Series: Judean

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2016.15.165
  • Lot: 2016.15
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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