JUDAEA, Hasmoneans. Alexander Jannaios (Yehonatan). 103-76 BCE. Æ Half Prutah (11.5mm, 1.44 g, 6h). Jerusalem mint. Upright palm frond; "Yehonatan the King" (in paleo-Hebrew) around / Lily. Meshorer Group O3 (this coin illustrated); AJC Group B3 (this coin illustrated); Hendin 6183; HGC 10, 643; Bromberg –; Shoshana I 20085; Sofaer 220; Spaer 59. Green and black patina, some earthen deposits, off center on reverse. Good VF.
From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection, purchased from Herb Kreindler, August 1985. Ex A. Grosswirth Collection.