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Prutah - Alexander Jannaeus Overstruck 104 BC - 76 BC
| Bronze | 1.801 g | - |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander Jannaeus (103 BC - 76 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 104 BC - 76 BC |
| Value | 1 Prutah |
| Currency | Prutah (140 BC-95 AD) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.801 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#94937 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns. Overstrike obliterated nearly all sings of previous coin
Comment
Since there are so many of these overstrikes than original lily / anchor types is far more scares than the overstrikes, is may be surmised that almost all of these coins were restruck before they left the mint rather than upon recall from circulation, which would have led to a far less consistent output.David Hendin Guide to Biblical Coins Fifth Edition, p 199
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Prutah coin of Alexander Jannaeus is that it was overstruck on a previous coin, which can be seen in the way that the new design was stamped over the old one, creating a unique layered effect. This process of overstriking was commonly used in ancient times to create new coins without the need to mint new ones from scratch, and it adds a fascinating element to the coin's history and authenticity.
