NGC Judaea AE Herod I, The Great (40-4 BC) High Grade Certified Prutah

NGC Judaea AE Herod I, The Great (40-4 BC) Middle Grade Certified Prutah - High Grade. Herod I emerges as one of the most intricate figures in the Bible-a skilled politician and the preeminent architect in Jewish history, yet also a paranoid lunatic who ruthlessly eliminated anyone perceived as a threat to his absolute authority, be they legitimate rivals, family members, or innocent infants. Proclaimed King of the Jews by the Roman Senate, Herod held sway from 40 BC until his demise plagued by illness 36 years later. Renowned for his architectural prowess, Herod expanded the Second Temple in Jerusalem, leaving the iconic Western Wall as its sole remnant.

His construction feats included fortresses at Masada, Antonia, and Herodium; the coastal city of Caesarea; a monumental structure atop the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron; and extensive fortifications encircling Jerusalem, complemented by three towers at the city's entrance. Certified Authentic and Encapsulated by NGC. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Historical Information Card.

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