Coin Depicting a Parasol 42-43, issued by Herod Agrippa I (37–43)

This bronze coin, minted in Judea during the reign of Herod Agrippa I, depicts a parasol on one side and a three-branched candelabrum, likely a menorah, on the other. These symbols, common in ancient Jewish iconography, were likely chosen by Herod Agrippa I, a Roman client king who ruled Judea from 37 to 43 CE, to represent his authority and the cultural heritage of his people. The coin, housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, stands as a tangible link to the Jewish community and its practices during the early Roman period.