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

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

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Own a Coin of the King Mentioned in the New Testament

A real NGC-certified bronze prutah of Herod Agrippa I—the king of Judaea whose dramatic death is recorded in the Book of Acts.

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📖 From the reign of Herod Agrippa I, the king mentioned in Acts 12
🌾 Features the famous barley-ear design of Judaean coinage
🤲 A certified piece of biblical history you can hold

Own This Piece of History

Why This Coin Matters

Few rulers of Judaea are as closely connected to the New Testament as Herod Agrippa I.

The grandson of Herod the Great, Agrippa ruled Judaea between AD 41 and 44 under the authority of the Roman Empire. Unlike many Roman client kings, he maintained strong ties to Jewish traditions while remaining a trusted ally of Emperor Claudius.

This authentic NGC-certified bronze prutah was struck during his brief but significant reign.

The coin typically features a royal canopy on the obverse, symbolizing Agrippa's authority as king, while the reverse displays three barley ears—a design associated with prosperity and the agricultural life of Judaea. In keeping with Jewish tradition, the coin avoids human portraits, reflecting the unique cultural and religious character of the region.

These small bronze coins circulated throughout Judaea during the very years described in the New Testament.

Herod Agrippa I is most famously remembered for his appearance in Acts 12, where he is associated with the persecution of early Christians and the execution of James the Apostle. The same chapter records his dramatic death in Caesarea, one of the most memorable royal deaths described in biblical literature.

Following Agrippa's death, direct Roman administration returned to Judaea, marking the end of the last significant period of Herodian rule.

More than just an ancient coin, this is a tangible connection to a king whose life and death became part of biblical history.

Perfect For

• Biblical history enthusiasts
• Christian coin collectors
• NGC-certified coin collectors
• First-time ancient coin collectors
• Anyone looking for a meaningful and unique gift

What You'll Receive

• One authentic NGC-certified bronze prutah of Herod Agrippa I
• Struck between AD 41–44
• Features the royal canopy and barley-ear design
• Certified and encapsulated by NGC
• Similar to the example shown (each coin is unique)

Buy with Confidence

• Authenticated and certified by NGC
• Carefully sourced and verified
• 30-day return policy
• Secure shipping from the U.S.

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Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade and type. The coin you receive will be an authentic NGC-certified specimen of Herod Agrippa I but may differ from the example pictured.

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