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Prutah of Procurator Marcus Ambibulus

Unknown Artist/Maker9-12 CE

The Jewish Museum, New York

The Jewish Museum, New York
New York, United States

Procurator was the title given to the governors of the Roman province of Judaea, appointed by Rome. Procurators issued coins with the names of the Roman emperors they served, rather than their own. The symbols they chose were considerate of Jewish sensibilities—they did not include portraits of emperors, but rather designs of Jewish character, such as the produce of the land.

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  • Title: Prutah of Procurator Marcus Ambibulus
  • Creator: Unknown Artist/Maker
  • Date Created: 9-12 CE
  • Location: Jerusalem, Israel, Asia
  • Physical Dimensions: Diameter: 11/16 in. (1.7 cm)
  • Type: Coins & Medals
  • Rights: https://thejewishmuseum.org/about-this-site#terms-conditions
  • External Link: View this object at thejewishmuseum.org
  • Medium: Bronze
The Jewish Museum, New York

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