{"product_id":"biblical-coin-pendant-15-26-a-d-copy","title":"Biblical Coin Pendant - 15-26 A.D.","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCoin: Bronze Prutah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eObverse: Palm Branch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eReverse:  Wreath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDate: 15 - 26 C.E.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBezel: Sterling Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWeight: 3.65 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDiameter: 2.0 cm \/ .78 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis item is an authentic coin of Ancient Judea, minted in the time of Christ, placed in a handmade bezel of Sterling Silver. There is only 1 of this item; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eyou will receive the exact pendant shown in the photos. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChain necklaces can be purchased separately through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ancientartifacts.shop\/collections\/necklace-chains\"\u003ethis link.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory of the Artifact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"475\"\u003eThe bronze prutah coins minted under Valerius Gratus, the Roman governor of Judea from 15 to 26 CE, are significant both historically and numismatically. These small, low-denomination coins were produced under the authority of the Roman administration in Judea and were primarily intended for local circulation. They continued the tradition of earlier Roman provincial coinage, which sought to balance Roman imperial symbolism with elements familiar to the Jewish population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eValerius Gratus' prutot featured various designs, often incorporating motifs that were acceptable to the Jewish people, who adhered to strict religious prohibitions against graven images. Many of these coins bore symbols such as palm branches, cornucopias, and wreaths—common in Hellenistic and Roman coinage but devoid of human or animal imagery, which could have been offensive to Jewish sensibilities. Greek inscriptions were typically present, as Greek was the administrative language of the eastern Roman provinces at the time. These inscriptions often included references to the reigning emperor, Tiberius, acknowledging Roman authority over the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1716\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe coins minted under Gratus were widely used in everyday transactions and continued to circulate even after his tenure ended, remaining in use during the governorship of his successor, Pontius Pilate. They are commonly found in archaeological excavations throughout Judea, often in contexts associated with markets, settlements, and the Jerusalem Temple economy. These prutot, though modest in value, played an essential role in the daily lives of the people of Judea and offer a tangible connection to the complex political and economic landscape of Roman rule in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAncient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ethree layer system of protection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAncient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from trusted and reputable antique distributors, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNext, the Artifact is inspected by an expert team member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFinally, Ancient Artifacts gives an additional layer of protection by promising a full refund with no questions asked, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour order will include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRoman Judea Prutah Coin Pendant shown in photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAncient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ancient-artifacts-store.myshopify.com\/pages\/the-ancient-artifacts-mission-promise\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRead more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Artifacts Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52723977912536,"sku":"7609","price":440.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/3987\/8104\/files\/7609_front.png?v=1792522856","url":"https:\/\/ancientartifacts.com\/products\/biblical-coin-pendant-15-26-a-d-copy","provider":"Ancient Artifacts Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}