Authentic Ancient Maccabean (Hasmonean) Bronze Prutah Coin (103–76 BCE) in Engraved Olive Wood Box
Authentic Ancient Maccabean (Hasmonean) Bronze Prutah Coin (103–76 BCE) in Engraved Olive Wood Box
This ancient bronze Prutah was minted in Jerusalem during the reign of Alexander Jannaeus, a Hasmonean king and high priest who ruled Judea from 103 to 76 B.C.E. As a descendant of the Maccabees, Jannaeus expanded Judean territory and asserted Jewish sovereignty, even while navigating tensions between Hellenistic influence and Jewish tradition. 🪙 Coin Features Material: Bronze Denomination: Prutah – a small coin used in everyday transactions. -Obverse Design: Eight-rayed star within a diadem or circle. Paleo-Hebrew inscription: יהונתן המלך – “Yehonatan the King,” using Jannaeus’s Hebrew name. -Reverse Design: Anchor symbol, a common motif in Hellenistic coinage. Greek inscription: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ – “Of King Alexander.” These bilingual inscriptions reflect the cultural duality of Judea under Hasmonean rule—asserting Jewish identity while engaging with the broader Hellenistic world.
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Product Details
Step into the heart of ancient Judea with this genuine bronze prutah coin minted during the reign of Alexander Jannaeus, one of the most influential rulers of the Hasmonean dynasty. Dating from 103–76 BCE, this artifact embodies the resilience and sovereignty of the Jewish people during a pivotal era of independence and religious identity.
Coin Details
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Origin: Hasmonean Kingdom of Judea
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Ruler: Alexander Jannaeus (Yehonatan), King and High Priest
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Material: Bronze
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Denomination: Prutah (small change used in daily commerce)
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Designs: Though worn by time, typical motifs include:
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Anchor: Symbol of naval power and Hellenistic influence
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Star or Lily: Emblem of Jewish identity and priestly authority
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Inscriptions: Often in Paleo-Hebrew or Greek, referencing “Yehonatan the King.”
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Condition: Heavily corroded and patinated, with faint inscriptions and imagery — a testament to its age and authenticity
Display Box
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Material: Handcrafted from olive wood, a tree deeply rooted in the land and symbolism of Israel
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Engraving: Lid features a decorative motif and the inscription: MACCABEAN BRONZE COIN 102–76 B.C.E
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