Prutah or Token - Anonymous Hasmonean Issue 140 BC - 37 BC
| Lead | - | - |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140 BC - 37 BC |
| Value | 1 Prutah |
| Currency | Prutah (140 BC-95 AD) |
| Composition | Lead |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#124878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Styilzed palm terr that appears to be set two blooming lily flowers
Interesting fact
The Prutah or Token - Anonymous Hasmonean Issue (140 BC - 37 BC) from Judea made of Lead is one of the earliest coins to feature a portrait of a ruler. The coin bears the image of King Alexander Jannaeus, who was a member of the Hasmonean dynasty that ruled Judea during that time. This coin is significant because it marks the beginning of a new era in coinage, where rulers began to use their images on coins as a way to promote their power and authority.
