JUDAEA. John Hyrcanus I. 135-104 BCE. Æ Prutah (14mm, 2.28 g, 2h). Jerusalem mint. Good VF.Keystone Auction 9 Hasmonean Dynasty, Bronze Sold For $ 475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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JUDAEA. John Hyrcanus I. 135-104 BCE. Æ Prutah (14mm, 2.28 g, 2h). Jerusalem mint. A over “Yehohanan the High Priest and head of the Council of the Jews” (classic-style paleo-Hebrew) within wreath / Two cornucopias splayed outward, adorned with ribbons; pomegranate/poppy between. Hendin 6171 (this coin illustrated); TJC A; Sofaer 6-29. Earthen brown patina. Good VF. Exceptional obverse legend, fully centered with all the wreath visible. Rare this fine. |