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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2008.2.37
People
Herod the Great, Judaean (r. 37-4 BCE)
Title
Coin of Herod I, the Great
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
40 BCE - 4 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Asia, Samaria (Palestine)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Early
Culture
Jewish
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/322329

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
5.86g
Die Axis
2
Denomination
four prutot
Date on Object
Year 3
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: HEPWDOY BASILEWS (of King Herod), monogram T P

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Hendin 486; AJC II p.235, 2

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Alpheus Hyatt Purchasing Fund and purchase through the generosity of the Estate of Leo Mildenberg
Accession Year
2008
Object Number
2008.2.37
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: tripod with lebes standing on podium; in field date (Year 3=40 BCE); around inscripton in Greek.
Rev.: Helmet with cheek pieces surmounted by star flanked by two palm branches.

Verification Level

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