Judaea — Agrippa I (AD 37–44) AE Prutah — Issued Under Claudius, AD 41–42 — Biblical Coin Mentioned in Acts 12:1–25
A historically important bronze prutah of Herod Agrippa I, ruler of Judaea from AD 37 to 44 and grandson of Herod the Great. This coin was struck during the reign of the Roman Emperor Claudius, around AD 41–42, when Agrippa I ruled as king of Judaea under Roman authority.
Agrippa I is prominently mentioned in the New Testament in Acts 12:1–25, where he is described as persecuting early Christians and his role in the events surrounding the apostles Peter and James. Because of this direct biblical association, coins of Agrippa I are highly sought after by collectors of Biblical, Judaean, and ancient Jewish coinage.
The bronze prutah represents a fascinating intersection of Roman imperial history, Herodian dynasty politics, and the early Christian world. A tangible artifact from the first century AD, connecting collectors with the people and events of antiquity.
Ruler: Herod Agrippa I (AD 37–44)
Denomination: AE Prutah
Date: AD 41–42
Authority: Judaea, under Roman Emperor Claudius
An excellent addition for collectors specializing in Biblical coins, Judaean history, Roman provincial coinage, or the archaeology of the ancient Near East.
