JUDAEA, Hasmonean. Alexander Jannaeus. 104-76 BCE. Æ Prutah (13.5mm, 1.04 g, 9h). Jerusalem mint. "Priest the King" in crude paleo-Hebrew between pellet-like rays of star within diadem, a Π-like monogram or letter is included / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY, finely engraved inverted anchor . Hendin 6190; TJC K 17; Sofaer 234-237. Earthen black green patina. Near EF. Nice surfaces and clear tie on the diadem, and well centered.
From the David Hendin Collection, sold for the benefit of the American Numismatic Society.