This pendant features a genuine bronze prutah struck under Herod Archelaus, ethnarch of Samaria, Judea, and Idumea following the death of Herod the Great. The obverse depicts a bunch of grapes on the vine, while the reverse shows a helmet with crest and cheek straps, accompanied by a caduceus.
Though worn, the coin retains its essential detail and displays an attractive green patina—an ancient surface that formed over nearly 2,000 years. It has been set in a minimalist 18k gold bezel, hand-shaped to secure the coin while leaving its character and irregular contours intact.
The History
Herod Archelaus ruled from 4 BCE until 6 CE, when he was deposed by the Roman emperor Augustus for misrule. His coinage is among the few issues from Judea to feature non-figural imagery, in accordance with Jewish traditions avoiding human likenesses. The grape cluster symbolized agricultural prosperity, while the helmet represented military authority under Rome’s oversight.
Although Archelaus’ reign was short-lived, his coins remain valued as historical witnesses to the turbulent transition from the Herodian dynasty to direct Roman governance. Their worn surfaces tell of wide circulation in daily commerce throughout Judea.
Coin Details
Issuer: Herod Archelaus, Ethnarch of Judea
Date: 4 BCE – 6 CE
Denomination: Æ Prutah
Obverse: Grapes on vine with small leaf left; ΗΡΩΔΟΥ
Reverse: Helmet with crest and cheek straps; caduceus at left; ΕΘΝAPXOY below
Diameter: ~16 mm
Weight: 2.03 g
Material: Ancient bronze
What’s Included
Authentic Herodian bronze prutah set in solid 18k gold bezel
Matching sterling silver chain (18, 20, or 24 inches)
Optional 14k gold chain upgrade available at checkout
Certificate of authenticity with coin history
Red velvet presentation box
Polishing cloth and care instructions
Free insured U.S. shipping, worldwide shipping available
The Peregrine Collection
The Peregrine Collection represents the finest of our offerings—rare or historically significant coins, each set in a fully hand-forged 18k gold bezel and paired with a dainty 14k gold chain. Every bezel is shaped, hammered, and polished entirely by hand to follow the natural contours of the ancient coin, ensuring both secure preservation and refined presentation. No two settings are ever alike, making each pendant a singular work of wearable history.
Herod Archelaus – Bronze "Heart" in Gold
Sterling Silver
$750.00
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