NGC-Certified Bronze Prutah of Herod the Great — The King Who Ruled at the Birth of Jesus

Own a Coin from the King Who Ruled During the Birth of Jesus

A real NGC-certified High Grade (HG) bronze prutah of Herod the Great, the powerful ruler of Judaea during the time of Jesus' birth.

✓ NGC Certified High Grade (HG)
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📷 Photos show representative examples. You will receive one authentic NGC-certified High Grade bronze prutah of Herod the Great. Because every ancient coin was individually hand-struck over 2,000 years ago, each coin will vary in centering, strike, patina, wear, and surface characteristics.

🏛 Struck over 2,000 years ago in the Holy Land
📖 Issued during the reign of the king described in the opening chapters of the New Testament
🤲 A high-grade piece of Biblical history you can hold

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Why This Coin Matters

Few rulers of the ancient world have left a greater mark on Biblical history than Herod the Great.

Appointed King of Judaea by the Roman Senate, Herod ruled from 40 to 4 BC, transforming his kingdom through some of the most ambitious building projects of antiquity. His reign permanently reshaped the landscape of the Holy Land and established him as one of Rome's most capable client kings.

Herod is best remembered for dramatically enlarging the Second Temple in Jerusalem, creating one of the most magnificent religious complexes of the ancient world. The Western Wall, one of Judaism's holiest sites, remains part of the vast retaining walls built during his reconstruction. He also built the great harbor city of Caesarea Maritima, expanded the fortress of Masada, constructed the palace-fortress of Herodium, and commissioned numerous fortresses, palaces, and public works throughout Judaea.

The Gospel of Matthew identifies Herod as the king who ruled when Jesus was born. According to the New Testament, after learning of the birth of the "King of the Jews," Herod ordered the Massacre of the Innocents in an attempt to eliminate the child. While historians continue to debate aspects of that account, Herod's reputation for political ruthlessness is well established through ancient historical sources. He executed rivals, members of his own family, and others he believed threatened his throne.

This authentic bronze prutah circulated during one of the most significant periods in Biblical history—a generation that witnessed the closing years before the beginning of the New Testament era. Coins like this passed through the hands of merchants, pilgrims, soldiers, and ordinary people living in the same world into which Jesus was born.

More than 2,000 years later, this coin remains a tangible connection to one of the Bible's most famous rulers and one of the most pivotal periods in the history of the Holy Land.

Perfect For

• Biblical history enthusiasts
• Holy Land artifact collectors
• First-time ancient coin collectors
• NGC-certified coin collectors
• Anyone looking for a meaningful, unique gift

What You'll Receive

• One authentic bronze prutah of Herod the Great
• Civilization: Kingdom of Judaea
• Ruler: Herod the Great (40–4 BC)
• Century: 1st Century BC
• Denomination: Bronze Prutah
• NGC Certified High Grade (HG)
• Guaranteed authentic

Continue the Story

The rulers of ancient Judaea witnessed some of the most important events in Biblical history, from the reign of Herod the Great through the ministry of Jesus and the early Roman Empire.

Explore our other Biblical coins to discover the kings, governors, and historical figures whose lives intersected with the world of the Old and New Testaments.

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• Authenticated and certified by NGC
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Continue the story in the Kinzer Coins Journal: Herod the Great Coins: Biblical King, Prutot & Nativity History.