
Judaea John Hyrcanus I (Yehohanan) 134-104 BC AE Prutah, Jerusalem mint
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Judaea John Hyrcanus I (Yehohanan) 134-104 BC AE 14mm 1.90gm Prutah, Jerusalem mint
Obv: Hebrew inscription "Yehonanan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews" surrounded by wreath.
Rev: Double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns, border of dots.
Ref: Hendin 1133
The
Judaea John Hyrcanus I (Yehohanan) Prutah is a significant historical artifact, widely recognized as the first coin issued by a Jewish ruler in his own name. Minted in Jerusalem between 134–104 BC, these bronze coins symbolize the newfound independence of the Hasmonean Dynasty from the Seleucid Empire
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