Prutah - Alexander Jannaeus

Issuer Judea
Year 104 BC - 76 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Prutah
Currency Prutah (140 BC-95 AD)
Composition Bronze
Weight 1 g
Diameter 15 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hendin 5ᵗʰ#1151
Obverse description Paleo-Hebrew between dots of star with eight (instead rays) within diadem; a Π-like monogram included
Obverse script Hebrew
Obverse lettering כוהן המלך Π
(Translation: Priest the King)
Reverse description Finley engraved letters around round finely engraved anchor
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
(Translation: of King Alexander)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (104 BC - 76 BC) - -
ND (104 BC - 76 BC) - Obverse brockage, unusual since full legend is clear in both impressions -
Numisquare ID 2127660460
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