Description

JUDAEA. Hasmoneans. Antigonus Mattathias. 40-37 BC. Æ 12mm 1.10gm prutah.

Obv: Hebrew inscription “Mattatayah the High Priest” inwreath

Rev: Double cornucopia with grain ear between horns, border of dots.

Ref: AJC Y1P (I. Pl. 55). Hendin 1164

Antigonus Mattathias (40–37 BCE) was installed on the throne with the help of the Parthians. His short, turbulent reign marked the dramatic end of the Hasmonean Dynasty before he was defeated and executed by Mark Antony, clearing the way for Herod the Great

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