Ancient Biblical Bronze Coin of King Herod Agrippa I (Ruler of Judaea in the New Testament Era)

Herod Agrippa I AE Prutah (AD 41-44) — New Testament Herodian King

NGC certified bronze prutah (16-18mm, ~2.5-3g) from Herod Agrippa I — grandson of Herod the Great, mentioned in Acts 12.

Jewish Royalty Design

• Obverse: Royal canopy (kibotos) — umbrella symbol of kingship; BASILEΩS AGRIPPA

• Reverse: Three barley ears — agricultural abundance; LS date (Year 6 = AD 42)

Technical Specifications

• Material: Bronze (AE)

• Denomination: Prutah (Judean small change)

• Certification: NGC Ancients

• Period: AD 41-44 (final Herodian king)

• Mint: Jerusalem

Acts 12 Biblical King

• Claudius' close ally ruled Judaea as client king

• Sudden death in Caesarea (Acts 12:20-23) — "eaten by worms"

• Balanced Jewish aniconism w/ Roman Greek administration

• Last independent Herodian monarch before procurators

Collector Masterpiece

Essential New Testament bronze from final Herodian ruler. Acts 12 historical witness.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.