© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
Prutah or Token - Alexander Jannaeus 104 BC - 76 BC
| Lead | 4.10 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 | Lead |
| Weight | 4.10 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#124876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Stylized and incomplete Greek inscription around inverted anchor within circle.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY
Interesting fact
The Prutah coin of Alexander Jannaeus (104 BC - 76 BC) from Judea was used as a form of payment for everyday transactions, and its design featured an image of the king on one side and a symbol of the Jewish faith on the other. Despite being made of lead, which is a relatively inexpensive material, the coin was still carefully crafted and had a distinctive shape and weight that made it easily recognizable and difficult to counterfeit. This coin is a testament to the advanced economic and monetary systems of ancient Judea, and it provides valuable insight into the daily lives of people living during that time period.
