Roma Numismatics Ltd
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Judaea. Hasmoneans. Mattathias Antigonos (Mattatayah) Æ Prutah. Circa 40-37 BC. ["Mattatayah the Priest" in Paleo-Hebrew script around showbread table] / [BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANT], seven-branched menorah. Cf. TJC 41; cf. Sofaer 446; cf. AJC I Group Z; cf. Samuels 46; cf. Hendin 1168. 1.20g, 13mm.
Fine / Near Very Fine. Extremely Rare; the only Judaean coin type depicting the menorah.
From a private North American collection.
Clearly overstruck and/or re-struck badly, the obverse type is almost obliterated and indistinguishable. However, the reverse type of the menorah is well struck, though the legend is missing.
Fine / Near Very Fine. Extremely Rare; the only Judaean coin type depicting the menorah.
From a private North American collection.
Clearly overstruck and/or re-struck badly, the obverse type is almost obliterated and indistinguishable. However, the reverse type of the menorah is well struck, though the legend is missing.