[257] AD 37-44 JUDAEA (Herod Agrippa I) AE Prutah NGC Certified "Widow's Mite"

Description: This is a rare and valuable AE Prutah coin representing King Agrippa I of Judaea, during the reign of of the Roman Emperor, Claudius Caesar, and dating back to AD 37-44. The coin was minted in Judaea and has been certified by NGC, ensuring its authenticity and quality. The obverse of the coin features a royal canopy, while the reverse depicts three ears of barley and leaves. This coin is a remarkable piece of ancient history, representing a time of great change and upheaval in the Middle East. Its unique composition, made of bronze, adds to its value and interest for collectors. With its certification number of 2159198-257, this coin is a must-have for any serious collector of ancient coins. FeaturesIssuerJudeaTypeStandard circulation coinsYears41-42Value1 PrutahCurrencyPrutah (140 BC-95 AD)CompositionBronzeWeight~3.2 gDiameter~16.5 mmShapeRound (irregular)TechniqueHammeredOrientationMedal alignment ↑↑DemonetizedYesNumberN#70200ReferencesHendin 5ᵗʰ# 1244, RPC Online I# 4981, GCV# 5567, Hendin 6ᵗʰ# 6274, Mesh AJC 2# 11 ObverseUmbrella-like canopy with fringesLettering: ΒΑCΙΛΕWC ΑΓΡΙΠΑTranslation: of King Agrippa ReverseThree ears of barley and leavesLettering: L ϚTranslation: year 6 MintJerusalem, Israel CommentsThis was Agrippa I's coin struck in large numbers for his territories largely populated by Jews. We cannot agree with Lonnqvist, who suggests it may be a coin of Agrippa II. It is commonly found amidst coins of procurators, and is of the same general weight, which places it among the coins of Agrippa I. Recent study using X-ray fluorescence and lead isotope ratio analyses of this coin type confirms attribution to Agrippa I. David Hendin Guide to Biblical Coins Fifth Edition Meshorer lists this coin under Agrippa I as #11, with ten known variants ( #11a to #11j ) in his book Ancient Jewish Coinage Vol. 2 Herod the Great through Bar Cochba (Yaakov Meshorer, 1982).

Price: 120 USD

Location: Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

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Denomination: Prutah

Historical Period: Roman: Provincial (100-400 AD)

Composition: Bronze

Year: AD 37-44

Era: Ancient

Certification Number: 2159198-257

Grade: Certified

Country/Region of Manufacture: Judaea

Variety: reign of of the Roman Emperor, Claudius Caesar, Obverse: Umbrella-like royal canopy with fringes, Reverse: Three ears of barley and leaves

Certification: NGC