JUDAEA, Hasmonean. Alexander Jannaeus. 104-76 BCE. Æ Prutah (15.5mm, 2.05 g, 6h). Jerusalem mint. "Yehonatan the King" in paleo-Hebrew between the rays of star with eight rays within diadem / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY, inverted anchor. Hendin 6189; TJC K; Sofaer 221-233. Hard dark green patina, lightly dusted. Near EF. Bold legends and clear tie on the diadem.
From the David Hendin Collection, sold for the benefit of the American Numismatic Society.