Æ20 'half-denomination' - Herod of Chalcis

€1.00
IssuerJudea
Year43-44
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight7.17 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hendin 5ᵗʰ#1253, RPC Online I#4779
Obverse descriptionDiademed bust of Herod of Chalcis to right
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΗΡΩΔΗΣ ΦΙΛΟΚΛΑΥΔΙΟΣ
(Translation: King Herod, friend of Claudius)
Reverse descriptionInscription within a circle and wreath
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΚΛΑΥΔΙ ΩΚΑΙΣΑ ΡΙ ΣΕΒΑΣ ΤΩ ΕΤΓ
(Translation: For Claudius Caesar Augustus, year 3)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (43-44)  - Year 3 -
Catalog ID1465016530
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