See Matthew 2:1. He ruled Judaea as a client of Rome beginning in 40 BC. Herod was paranoid and ordered many of his family members killed, prompting Augustus to say "it is better to be Herod's pig than his son," referring to the Jewish ban on eating pork.

 

Herod I the Great, 40-4 BC, bronze prutah of 12.5 mm, 0.84 grams.

Obverse: Anchor surrounded by "of King Herod" in Greek.

Reverse: War galley with oars, ram, and aphlaston sails left.

Reference: Hendin 6222.

SCARCE type, clear galley.

This lot is accompanied by a photo-authenticity receipt signed by David Hendin, author of Guide to Biblical Coins.

 

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