Prutah (Year 3)
Obverse
Amphora with broad rim, two handles, and conical lid decorated with tiny globes hanging around edge
Lettering: שנת שלוש
Reverse
Vine leaf on small branch
Lettering: חר[ו]ת ציון
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
First Jewish-Roman War (Wikidata)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetization
Yes (Date: 0073-00-00)
Face Value
1 Prutah (Numeric: 0.00390625) (Fraction: 1/256)
References
Hendin 5ᵗʰ #1363
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.51 g
Size
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
שנת שלוש
Reverse Lettering
חר[ו]ת ציון
Market Prices by Year
| Date | - |
|---|---|
| Mint | - |
| Mintage | - |
| G | - |
| VG | - |
| F | 40.00EUR |
| VF | 51.30EUR |
| XF | - |
| AU | - |
| UNC | - |
Comments
Les common than the second year issue; the ratio is estimated to be be roughly 1 to 8, a significantly reduced production. Irregular issues of the third year are very rare.
David Hendin Guide to Biblical Coins Fifth Edition
