4 Prutah - Mattathias Antigonus

Features

Issuer Judea
King Antigonus II Mattathias (40 BC - 37 BC)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 40 BC - 37 BC
Value 4 Prutah
Currency Prutah (140 BC-95 AD)
Composition Bronze
Weight 5.91 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
95001
References Hendin 5ᵗʰ# 1163
David Hendin, Herbert Kreindler; 2010. Guide to Biblical Coins (5th edition). Amphora Books, New York, United States.

Obverse

Paleo-Hebrew around cornucopia tied with ribbons, decorated with vine leaf and grapes

Script: Hebrew

Lettering:
מתתיהו
הכ גדל ח

Translation: Mattathias the High Priest

Reverse

Inscription in 2, 3, or 4 lines, often abbreviated, within wreath and border of dotes

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΒΑCΙΛΕΩ ΑΝΤΙΓΟΝΟΥ

Translation: of King Antigonus

Mint

Jerusalem, Israel

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (40 BC - 37 BC) 
ND (40 BC - 37 BC)  Blank flan
ND (40 BC - 37 BC)  Irregular with retrograde reverse legend
ND (40 BC - 37 BC)  Mule type with reverse of No. 1162

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