Herod Archelaus, half prutah; H6228
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Herod Archelaus Judean Ethnarch, 4 BCE-6 CE
AE Prutah, [16 x 18 mm, 2.25 g]
Obv: ΕθΝΑΡΧΟΥ (of the Ethnarch): crested helmet with cheek straps, dots around edge
Rev: HPWΔΟΥ (of Herod): bunch of grapes on vine with small leaf on left, dots around edge
References: Hendin6 #6227, Hendin5 #1196
Herod Archelaus was Herod the Great’s oldest son with Samaritan wife, Malthace; named ethnarch by Augustus after Herod’s death.