Judaea, Hasmonean Kingdom. John Hyrcanus I. Æ Prutah (1.95 g), 134-104 BCE. Jerusalem. 'Yehohanan the High Priest and Head of the Council of the Jews' (Paleo-Hebrew; wedge-style characters) in five lines within wreath. Reverse: Double cornucopiae adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns; no monogram. Cf. Hendin 1137; cf. TJC grp. I. Dark olive-green patina. An unusually choice example. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $150 - 200
From the Dr. Patrick Tan Collection.