Prutah or Token - Alexander Jannaeus

Features

Issuer Judea
King Alexander Jannaeus (103 BC - 76 BC)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 104 BC - 76 BC
Value 1 Prutah
Currency Prutah (140 BC-95 AD)
Composition Bronze
Weight 4.10 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
124874
References Hendin 5ᵗʰ# 1155
David Hendin, Herbert Kreindler; 2010. Guide to Biblical Coins (5th edition). Amphora Books, New York, United States.

Obverse

Aramaic usually in three lines within border of dots

Script: Aramaic

Lettering:
מלכא
אלכסנ
דרוס

Translation: King Alexander

Reverse

Greek inscription around inverted anchor within circle

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ

Translation: of King Alexander

Mint

Jerusalem, Israel

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (104 BC - 76 BC) 
ND (104 BC - 76 BC)  Blank lead flan
ND (104 BC - 76 BC)  Similar but with stylized legends and desing

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