Judaea, Hasmonean Kingdom. John Hyrcanus I. Æ Prutah (2.12 g), 134-104 BCE. Jerusalem. 'Yehohanan the High Priest and Head of the Council of the Jews' (Paleo-Hebrew; wedge-style characters) in six lines within wreath. Reverse: Double cornucopiae adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns; no monogram. Cf. Hendin 1137; cf. TJC grp. I. Very Rare and unpublished variety. Earthen green patina. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $250 - 300
The Brody Family Collection; Purchased privately, December 1991.