Herodian coinage are coins minted and issued by the Herodian Dynasty, Jews of Idumean descent who ruled the province of Judaea between 37 BC–92 AD. The dynasty was founded by Herod the Great who was the son of Antipater, a powerful official under the Hasmonean King Hyrcanus II.
Read more about Herodian Coinage: Herod The Great 37–4 BC, Herod Archelaus 4 BC–6 AD, Herod Antipas 4 BC–39 AD, Herod Philip II 4 BC–34 AD, Herod Agrippa I 37–44 AD, Herod Agrippa II 55–92 AD, Salome, See Also
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