½ Prutah - John Hyrcanus I

Features

Issuer Judea
Ruling authority John Hyrcanus I (134 BC - 104 BC)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 134 BC - 104 BC
Value ½ Prutah
Currency Prutah (140 BC-95 AD)
Composition Bronze
Weight 0.87 g
Diameter 12 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
27348
References Hendin 5ᵗʰ# 1134
David Hendin, Herbert Kreindler; 2010. Guide to Biblical Coins (5th edition). Amphora Books, New York, United States.

Obverse

Paleo-Hebrew; two lines above and below palm tree

Script: Hebrew

Lettering:
יהוחנןה
כהן הגדל
וחבר הי
הדים

Translation: Yehohanan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews

Reverse

Lilly, monogram Α on left below flower between two ears of grain, border of dots

Lettering: Α

Mint

Jerusalem, Israel

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
ND (134 BC - 104 BC)  50%
ND (134 BC - 104 BC)  25% Similar coin, but without monogram

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