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Coin: Herod the Great (Obverse: Helmet with Star above and Two Palm Branches, Reverse: The Temple Tripod with Inscription)
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsAncient Near Eastern Art

Coin: Herod the Great (Obverse: Helmet with Star above and Two Palm Branches, Reverse: The Temple Tripod with Inscription)

Possible OriginPalestine, Asia
Possible OriginIsrael, Asia
CultureRoman
PeriodRoman Period
Date40-4 BCE
MediumBronze
Credit LineGift of Thomas K. Glenn
Dimensions15/16 in. (2.4 cm)
Object numberX.0001.063
ProvenanceEx coll. Thomas K. Glenn (1868-1946), Atlanta, Georgia.
Status
Not on view
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Coin of Jewish War (Obverse: Ceremonial Vessel from the Temple, Paleo-Hebrew Inscription Marking the Second Year of the Jewish War, Reverse: Vine Branch with Leaf, Paleo-Hebrew Inscription (Freedom of Zion))
67 CE
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Two Prutot of Herod the Great
37-4 BCE
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Coin. Lepton of Herod the Great. Obverse: Umbrella with fringe. Reverse: Three ears of barley
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Coin. Lepton of Herod the Great. Obverse: Umbrella with fringe. Reverse: Three ears of barley
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Coin: Obverse: Head of Emperor with Inscription: IMP(erator) C(aesar) DIOCLETIANUS P(ius) F(elix) AUG(ustus), Reverse: Woman Holding an Olive Branch with Inscription: PAX AUGG(Augustorum)
284-305 CE
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Coin: Obverse: Bust of Emperor with Inscription: IMP(erator) C(aesar) M(arcus) AUR(elius) C(aesar) M(arcus), Reverse: Man Holding Spear with Inscription: P(ontifex) M(aximus) TR(ibunicia) P(olestas)VII COS(=Consul)III
222-235 CE
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Coin of Julia Mamaea, Mother of Alexander Severus: Obverse: Bust of Julia with Inscription: JULIA MAMAEA AUGUSTA, Reverse: Woman Leaning on Column with Inscription: FELICITAS PUBLICA S(enatus) C(onultu)
235 CE
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Coin: Obverse: Heads of Augustus and Son Agrippa with Inscription: IMP(erator), Reverse: Ear of Barley with Inscription: COL(onia) NEM(ausis)
20 BCE
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Intaglio with a Woman Holding Laurel Branches
1st Century BCE
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Vessel Fragment Depicting Branches of Tree with Berries
350-430 CE
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Coin: Bar-Kokhba War (Obverse: Lyre and Inscription, Reverse: Garland with Stalk of Wheat)
ca. 132 CE
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Stamp Seal in the Form of a Finger Ring: on the Bezel, Crouching Lion in Front of Palm Tree, a Star and Crescent Moon above
4th Century CE