¼ Ma'ah-Obol - Ptolemy I 302 BC - 294 BC
| Silver | 0.18 g | - |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Pharaoh | Ptolemy I Soter (305 BC - 282 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 302 BC - 294 BC |
| Value | ¼ Ma'ah (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Shekel (333 BC-260 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.18 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#90219 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription to left of eagle with wings spread standing left
Script: Hebrew
Lettering: יהד
Translation: yhd
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ma'ah-Obol coin from Judea is that it features an image of a lion on one side, which was a symbol of the Ptolemaic dynasty, and on the other side, it has an inscription in ancient Hebrew script, reading "Yehonatan the King" (יהונתן המלך), indicating that it was issued during the reign of Ptolemy I, who was also known as Ptolemy Soter I, and that it was used as a means of payment in the Jewish temple.