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1/2 Prutah - Herod the Great
| Issuer | Judea |
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| Year | 40 BC - 4 BC |
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| Reference(s) | Hendin 5ᵗʰ#1191 |
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| Obverse script | Greek |
| Obverse lettering | ΗΡWΔΟΥ ΒΑCΙΛΕΟC (Translation: King Herod) |
| Reverse description | A war galley depicted in profile sailing to the left, featuring a prominent ram at the prow, oars along the hull, and an aphlaston at the stern. The vessel is rendered in a simplified but recognizable style consistent with Herodian maritime iconography. The galley is enclosed within a dotted or beaded border, a common decorative device on Judaean bronze coins of this series. The design reflects Herod's political alignment with Rome and his interests in naval power. |
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