Herod the Great (40–4 BC) Judaea AE Prutah NGC Ancient

Herod the Great — Coinage of 40–4 BC

This bronze AE Prutah was issued for Herod the Great during 40–4 BC and belongs to the coinage of Judaea.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Herod the Great
• Date: 40–4 BC
• Empire/region: Judaea
• Denomination: AE Prutah
• Metal: Bronze

Historical Context

Herod the Great ruled Judaea as a Roman client king from 40 to 4 BC. He secured his throne through Roman support and became known for ambitious building projects, including the expansion of the Jerusalem Temple.

His reign combined economic development and monumental construction with intense dynastic conflict. Herodian bronze coinage provides direct evidence for royal authority and daily exchange in late Second Temple Judaea.

What This Coin Tells Us

Ancient coins combined everyday monetary use with official communication. Portraits, titles and reverse types expressed authority, religious ideas, military success and the legitimacy of the ruling house.

As an archaeological and historical object, this coin offers a tangible connection to the people, institutions and economic life of its period. Individual examples naturally vary in strike, centering, wear, patina and surviving detail.

What You Will Receive

One NGC-encapsulated AE Prutah of the stated type is supplied per purchase.

Stock-photo notice: The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.