JUDAEA. Hasmoneans. Alexander Jannaeus (103-76 BC). AE prutah (15mm, 2.05 gm, 12h). NGC XF 5/5 - 4/5. Jerusalem. Yonatan the High Priest and the Council of the Jews (Paleo-Hebrew), imitation of legend in five lines within wreath / Double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns; linear border. Hendin 1161 (Salome Alexandra, as Regent (ca. 76-67 BC) for John Hyrcanus II or Aristobulus II). Holder indicates that the coin is under John Hyrcanus I, but the style looks closer to the Salome type.

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