EXCEEDINGLY RARE of the Highest Importance Herodian Palm Branch Judaea Seal

Description: EXCEEDINGLY RARE of the Highest Importance Herodian Palm Branch Judaea Seal The palm branch was a symbol of victory and triumph in the ancient world, and was also used in Herodian coinage: Herodian coinage The last ruler of the Herodian Dynasty, Agrippa II, minted coins that featured palm branches. One coin depicts a palm branch on the obverse, with the Greek inscription "ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟΥ KAICAPOC" (Claudius Caesar). Biblical significance Palm branches were a symbol of Israel's victories in the past, and were used to welcome Jesus into Jerusalem. In the Christian tradition, Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, and many churches bless and process palms during services. Ancient symbolism Palm branches were used in ancient Greece to celebrate victory, with Greek athletes carrying them after winning. In ancient Egypt, the palm represented immortality, and in Mesopotamian religions, the palm was sacred. It was during the Roman period, under the rule of procurators like Pontius Pilate, that the palm tree became a prominent symbol on Judean coins. This shift likely reflects the Roman desire to assert control over Judea while also acknowledging and exploiting the symbolic significance of the palm tree for the Jewish population. Dimensions 19mm JERUSALEM FIND, FROM A UK COLLECITON ANTI-4-11 ALL SHIPPING COMBINED! GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC ITEM COMES WITH A PRINTED AND LAMINATED CERTIFICATE WITH RIGHT OF RETURN (UNCONDITIONAL) AND LIFETIME WARRANTY!!! Bid with Confidence, we have been in the market for more than 25 years and offer the best selection online for Judaean/Decapolis/Holyland items

Price: 1876 USD

Location: Collingwood, Ontario

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