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Prutah - Alexander Jannaeus 80 BC - 79 BC
| Bronze | 1.20 g | - |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander Jannaeus (103 BC - 76 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80 BC - 79 BC |
| Value | 1 Prutah |
| Currency | Prutah (140 BC-95 AD) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.20 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#124873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Greek inscription around inverted anchor within circle
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
L ΚΕ
Translation:
of King Alexander
year 25
Comment
L ΚΕ, stylistically similar to Seleucid coins, refers to Year 25 of Jannaeus, corresponding to 80 / 79 BCE. Increasingly crude and lighter versions of this coin continue to be manufactured, See Nos. 1153, 1154.David Hendin Guide to Biblical Coins Fifth Edition, p 200
Interesting fact
The Prutah coin of Alexander Jannaeus is notable for its unique design, which features a depiction of a Macedonian shield on one side and a Hebrew inscription on the other. This coin was minted during Alexander Jannaeus' reign as the King of Judea, and it reflects the blending of Greek and Jewish cultures that occurred during this period.
