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Coin Depicting a Parasol

A work made of bronze.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of bronze.

Date:

42-43, issued by Herod Agrippa I (37–43)

Artist:

Roman; Palestine

About this artwork

The front (obverse) of this coin depicts a parasol while the back (reverse) shows three shafts of grain.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Artist

Judean

Title

Coin Depicting a Parasol

Place

Israel (Artist's nationality:)

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Struck 42 CE–43 CE

Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

Diam.: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze

Reference Number

1923.1400

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