4 BC-6 AD HEROD ARCHELAUS Judaea | AE Half-Prutah “Widow’s Mite” Mark 12:41-44

Description: This ancient coin from Judaea, minted between 4 BC and 6 AD, depicts the Half-Prutah denomination and features the image of Herod Archelaus, the ruler of the region at that time. The coin is made of bronze and has been certified by NGC with the certification number 6830380-087. The coin's variety is known as the Widow's Mite, referencing the biblical story in Mark 12:41-44. This coin is a unique piece of history, representing the Roman Imperial period and the culture of the region during that time. Whether you are a collector or a history enthusiast, this coin is a valuable addition to any collection. Herod Archelaus (Ancient Greek: Ἡρῴδης Ἀρχέλαος, Hērōidēs Archelaos; 23 BC – c. AD 18) was the ethnarch of Samaria, Judea, and Idumea, including the cities Caesarea and Jaffa, for nine years (c. 4 BC to AD 6). Named in his father’s will as ruler of the largest part of the Judaean kingdom—Judaea proper, Idumaea, and Samaria—Archelaus went to Rome (4 BC) to defend his title against the claims of his brothers Philip and Antipas before the emperor Augustus. Augustus confirmed him in possession of the largest portion but did not recognize him as king, giving him instead the lesser title of ethnarch to emphasize his dependence on Rome. He was the son of Herod the Great and Malthace the Samaritan, brother of Herod Antipas, and half-brother of Herod II. Archelaus (a name meaning "leading the people") came to power after the death of his father Herod the Great in 4 BC, and ruled over one-half of the territorial dominion of his father. Archelaus was removed by the Roman emperor Augustus (Julius Caesar) when Judaea province was formed under direct Roman rule, at the time of the Census of Quirinius. Archelaus is mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew (chapter 2 verse 13–23). An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and told him to get up and take Mary and Jesus and flee to Egypt to avoid the Massacre of the Innocents. When Herod the Great died, Joseph was told by an angel in a dream to return to the land of Israel (presumably to Bethlehem). However, upon hearing that Archelaus had succeeded his father as ruler of Judaea he "was afraid to go there" (Matthew 2:22), and was again warned in a dream by God "and turned aside to the region of" Galilee. This is Matthew's explanation of why Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea but grew up in Nazareth.

Price: 128 USD

Location: Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

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