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Numismatic Auction 42 6 October 2015
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Judaea, Herodian Kingdom. Herod Archelaus. 4 B.C.E.-6 C.E. AE prutah (16.0 mm, 1.32 g, 10 h). Jerusalem mint. HPW, double cornucopias, adorned with grapes, horns parallel; cornucopias turned to right / EΘN PA HX, war galley left with aphlaston, oars, and ram. Hendin 1195a; Meshorer TJC 71; RPC 4915. Fine, sandy red patina. Scarce Variety.
Ex Amphora Coins.
The galley refers to Archelaus' voyage to Rome at the beginning of his reign. His father had modified his will, naming Archelaus' younger brother, Antipas, king. Archelaus appealed to Rome and was awarded a large share of the kingdom and the title ethnarch. The galley reminded those that thought to challenge him that he had the backing or Rome. -- Ancient Jewish Coinage by Ya'akov Meshorer
Ex Amphora Coins.
The galley refers to Archelaus' voyage to Rome at the beginning of his reign. His father had modified his will, naming Archelaus' younger brother, Antipas, king. Archelaus appealed to Rome and was awarded a large share of the kingdom and the title ethnarch. The galley reminded those that thought to challenge him that he had the backing or Rome. -- Ancient Jewish Coinage by Ya'akov Meshorer