Description

Bronze Coin used at the time of Jesus.

Side A: Blooming Helmet with a Star and leader symbol of his great buildings.
Side B: Typical column of his buildings and written in Greek ‘Herod the King’.

The Great coins hold great significance due to their association with one of the most powerful and controversial rulers in ancient Judea.

As a client king under Roman rule, He was known for his ambitious building projects, including the expansion of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.

His coins often featured images of himself or symbols of power, reflecting his desire to legitimize his reign and assert his authority over the region.

The study of these coins provides historians with valuable insights into Herod’s reign and the political climate of the time.