Prutah - Mattatayah Antigonus (40 BC - 37 BC) front Prutah - Mattatayah Antigonus (40 BC - 37 BC) back
Prutah - Mattatayah Antigonus (40 BC - 37 BC) photo
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Prutah - Mattatayah Antigonus 40 BC - 37 BC

 
Bronze 1.68 g -
Description
Issuer
Judea
King
Antigonus II Mattathias (40 BC - 37 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
40 BC - 37 BC
Value
1 Prutah
Currency
Prutah (140 BC-95 AD)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.68 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#94938
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, ear of barley between horns, border of dots

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Prutah coin of Mattatayah Antigonus is that it features an image of a lily, which was a symbol of purity and innocence in ancient Judean culture.