Language:
English
Year of publication:
2007
Titel der Quelle:
Israel Numismatic Research
Angaben zur Quelle:
2 (2007) 93-101
Keywords:
Herod
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Coins, Ancient
;
Weights and measures, Ancient
;
Seals (Numismatics)
;
Eretz Israel History 586 B.C.-70 A.D., Exilic and Second Temple period
Abstract:
The disputed question of the motif on the obverse of Herod’s largest coin is revisited. There is now general agreement that this motif includes some form of headgear. The various earlier suggestions are examined. The use of pagan symbols on several of Herod’s coins is considered in the context of what we know about Herod’s religious orientation and this issue seems to point toward the meaning of the coin motif.
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