Step back in time with this genuine low-grade Judean prutah, minted during the tumultuous reign of Herod I, one of history's most fascinating and controversial figures.
Crowned King of the Jews by the Roman Senate, Herod ruled for 36 years starting in 40 BC. He was a man of stark contradictions: a shrewd politician and the most ambitious builder in Jewish history, yet also a paranoid ruler who eliminated anyone perceived as a threat—from rivals and family members to innocent infants.
Herod's legacy is etched in the monumental structures he commissioned. He vastly expanded Jerusalem's Second Temple, of which only the iconic Western Wall stands today. His architectural feats also include the formidable fortresses of Masada, Antonia, and Herodium; the bustling port city of Caesarea; the imposing edifice over the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron; and extensive fortifications around Jerusalem, including three towers guarding its entrance.
This prutah offers a tangible connection to the era of this complex king, a testament to his reign and the dramatic history of Judea. Collect a tangible piece of Biblical history with this incredible ancient coin today!
Highlights:
- From the reign of Herod I
- Genuine Bronze Brutah
- Story card & certificate of authenticity
