JUDAEA. John Hyrcanus I. 135-104 BCE. Æ Prutah (14.5mm, 1.43 g). Jerusalem mint. Near VF.Keystone Auction 9 Hasmonean Dynasty, Bronze Sold For $ 170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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JUDAEA. John Hyrcanus I. 135-104 BCE. Æ Prutah (14.5mm, 1.43 g). Jerusalem mint. “Yehohanan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews” (incomplete square-style paleo-Hebrew) within wreath; traces of cornucopia / Two cornucopias splayed outward, adorned with ribbons; pomegranate/poppy between; traces of legend. Hendin 6177 var.; TJC F; Sofaer 124-143. Green patina, some earthen deposits. Near VF. Flip-over double strike. |