Archelaus Galley Prow half-prutah (lepton) 4 BC-6 AD (ArchProw 02) table which was during Jesus' lifetime

which was during Jesus' lifetime and years of ministry

This coin was minted by Herod I

Natural patina finish

This bronze Judean prutah coin

The word pagan comes from paganus

Archelaus Galley Prow half-prutah (lepton) 4 BC-6 AD (ArchProw 02) table which was during Jesus' lifetimeThis coin was minted by Herod II, also known as Herod Archelaus from 4 BC 5AD. This is a half prutah or lepton. Herod Archelaus was the Herod mentioned in the Christmas story about when Jesus' parents returned from Egypt that they moved to Nazareth upon their return from Egypt in Matthew 2: 21 23. The coin shows a galley prow facing left and a wreath on the reverse.