© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
Prutah - Salome Alexander as Regent for John Hyrcanus II or Aristobulus II 76 BC - 40 BC
| Bronze | 1.81 g | - |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 76 BC - 40 BC |
| Value | 1 Prutah |
| Currency | Prutah (140 BC-95 AD) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.81 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#125091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crude double cornucopia, pomegranate between horns
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Prutah coin with Salome Alexander as Regent is that it features the first appearance of a woman on a Jewish coin. Salome Alexander was the wife of King Alexander Jannaeus and acted as regent for her sons, John Hyrcanus II and Aristobulus II, during their minority. Her depiction on the coin was a significant departure from the traditional male-dominated imagery found on Jewish coins at the time.
