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½ Prutah - John Hyrcanus I 134 BC - 104 BC
| Bronze | 0.87 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | John Hyrcanus I (134 BC - 104 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 134 BC - 104 BC |
| Value | ½ Prutah |
| Currency | Prutah (140 BC-95 AD) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.87 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#27348 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Lilly, monogram Α on left below flower between two ears of grain, border of dots
Lettering: Α
Interesting fact
The ½ Prutah coin of John Hyrcanus I was the first coin to feature an image of a Jewish king, which was a significant departure from the traditional Jewish practice of avoiding human images on coins. This change in design was a result of the increasing influence of Greek and Roman culture on Judea during that time.
