An ancient bronze coin, minted in Judaea, by Herod I 'The Great', and known as a prutah. The obverse features a small closed diadem, encompassed by a legend which probably reads ΗPΩΔOΥ ΒΑCΙΛΕΩΣ. The reverse displays a tripod. Wear to the coin as consistent with age. These bronze coins, known as prutah, were minted and distributed in Judaea under Herod I 'The Great', who was Roman Jewish client king, granted the title 'King of Judea' by the Roman Senate. He overthrew Antigonus II Mattathias, ending the Hasmonean dynasty, and upon the death of Herod I, he passed his title onto his sons, starting the Herodian dynasty. He is best remembered for his colossal building projects in Judea, which included the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Diameter: (circa) 1.4cm Weight: 0.97g Provenance: Ex Cambridgeshire private collection, acquired 1970s. N.B. Delivery may be longer due to the busier period and we do not guarantee delivery before Christmas. Items paid for after the 19th December will be shipped after the New Year (week commencing on the 5th January 2026). **There will be an additional fee incurred for returned shipments due to buyer’s non-response to customs enquiries and/or unsuccessful delivery attempts.**