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Coin from the reign of Alexander Jannaeus of Judea  (prutah/widow's mite)
Coin from the reign of Alexander Jannaeus of Judea  (prutah/widow's mite)
Coin from the reign of Alexander Jannaeus of Judea  (prutah/widow's mite)
Coin from the reign of Alexander Jannaeus of Judea  (prutah/widow's mite)
  • Coin from the reign of Alexander Jannaeus of Judea (prutah/widow's mite)
  • Bronze/copper
  • Inv: 2016.14
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This coin was originally minted in the Holy Land between 103 - 76 BCE and survives with much of the original art and inscriptions still visible, despite its patina and wear. The irregular shape is typical for this coinage. The prutah coin is associated with the widow's mite story (Mark 12:41–44, Luke 21:1–4).

Coin of Alexander Jannaeus (103 to 76 BCE). Ref. Hendin 1145, 13 mm, 1.5 grams. Obverse: "Yehonatan the High Priest and the Council of Jews" within wreath. Reverse: Double Cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between the horns. 13 mm, 1.5 grams.

Reference: David Hendin, 1145

  • Subject Matter: Alexander Jannaeus
  • Collections: Sacred World Art Collection
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