Judaea, Agrippa I, AE Prutah, Jerusalem Mint, Year = 41/2 AD

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Greek,  Judaea, Agrippa I, 37-44 AD, AE Prutah (2.26g, 17.5mm), Jerusalem Mint, Year RY 6 = 41/2 AD
Obv: BACIΛЄⲰ[C] [AΓPIΠA] Canopy with tassels
Rev:  Three barley ears; L – ς (date)
Ref: Meshorer 120; RPC I 4981 Rarity/Choice: Common, aVF (off-centered obverse with area of weakness otherwise, nice)
Note:  Agrippa I was a king of Judea from 37 to 44 CE, known for his attempts to maintain peace and stability in the region amidst Roman rule. His reign was marked by economic development and his support for Jewish religious practices. Canopy with tassels, often interpreted as a representation of the Temple in Jerusalem or a canopy used in Jewish religious ceremonies. The inscription “ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩC ΑΓΡΙΠΑ” (Basileos Agrippa) identifies Agrippa I as the king. three grain ears, a symbol of agricultural abundance and prosperity. This motif likely reflects the importance of agriculture in Judea and Agrippa I’s efforts to maintain economic stability in the region. The coin serves as a testament to the political and cultural environment of Judea during the first century CE under the rule of the Herodian dynasty.

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