See Matthew 2:1. Herod the Great ruled Judaea as a client of Rome beginning in 40 BC. Herod was paranoid and ordered many of his family members killed, prompting Augustus to say "it is better to be Herod's pig than his son," referring to the Jewish ban on eating pork.

 

Herod I, 40-4 BCE, bronze prutah of 12.5 mm, 1.51 grams.

Obverse: Anchor "of King Herod" in Greek full legend.

Reverse: Splayed cornucopias, caduceus between them.

Reference: Hendin 6219.

Nicely centered and bold example of Herod the Great!

This lot is accompanied by a photo-authenticity receipt signed by David Hendin, author of Guide to Biblical Coins.

 

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