Archelaus prutah Crested Helmet with Grape 4 BC-6 AD (ArchHelmet 03) widow mite which is aimed at both

which is aimed at both collectors and scholars

The coin depicts a lituus

The coin is securely mounted with three prongs

Nice clear images both sides

Archelaus prutah Crested Helmet with Grape 4 BC-6 AD (ArchHelmet 03) widow mite which is aimed at bothThis 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 crested helmet with cheek straps and a bunch of grapes on a vine with small leaf on reverse.