Herod Archelaus Judean Ethnarch, 4 BCE-6 CE
AE Prutah, [16 mm, 2.52 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.
Herod Archelaus Judean Ethnarch, 4 BCE-6 CE
AE Prutah, [15.5 x 17 mm, 1.60 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.
Herod I (the Great), Judean King, 40-4 BCE
AE Prutah, [14 mm, 1.48 g], Jerusalem
Obv: HPΩΔΟΥ ΒΑCIΛΕΩC (Herod the King): Cross within closed diadem, inscription often incomplete
Rev: Tripod table within circle
References: Hendin6 #6212, Hendin5 #1180
Jewish War, Year 2, 67-68 CE
AE Prutah, Jerusalem [ 16 mm, 2.01 g]
Obv: Amphora with broad rim and two handles; (year 2 in Hebrew) around edge.
Rev: Vine leaf on small branch with tendril, (freedom of Zion in Hebrew) around edge.
References: Hendin6 #6389, Hendin5 #1360
Jewish War, Year 3, 68-69 CE
AE Prutah, Jerusalem [17 mm,2.30 g]
Obv: Amphora with broad rim, two handles topped with decorated conical lid; (year 3 in Hebrew) around edge.
Rev: Vine leaf on small branch with tendril, (freedom of Zion in Hebrew) around edge.
References: Hendin6 #6392, Hendin5 #1363
Jewish War, Year 3, 68-69 CE
AE Prutah, Jerusalem [17 mm, 1.27 g]
Obverse: Amphora with broad rim, two handles topped with decorated conical lid; (year 3 in Hebrew) around edge.
Reverse: Vine leaf on small branch with tendril, (freedom of Zion in Hebrew) around edge.
References: Hendin6 #6392, Hendin5 #1363
Jewish War, Year 2, 67-68 CE
AE Prutah, Jerusalem 18 mm, 2.37 g]
Obv: Amphora with broad rim and two handles; (year 2 in Hebrew) around edge.
Rev: Vine leaf on small branch with tendril, (freedom of Zion in Hebrew) around edge.
References: Hendin6 #6389, Hendin5 #1360
Jewish War, Year 2, 67-68 CE
AE Prutah, Jerusalem [16 x 18 mm, 2.78 g]
Obv: Amphora with broad rim and two handles; (year 2 in Hebrew) around edge.
Rev: Vine leaf on small branch with tendril, (freedom of Zion in Hebrew) around edge.
References: Hendin6 #6389, Hendin5 #1360
