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Period
Hasmonean
Ruler
Alexander Jannaeus (103-76 BC)
Mint
Jerusalem
Province or Region
Judea
Metal
Bronze
Denomination
13
Weight
1.29g
Obverse Description
Lily. Around: Aramaic inscription: "King Yehonatan"
Reverse Description
Anchor in linear circle. Around: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞAN∆POY
Publisher
Pepperdine University Libraries
Digital Collection
The John Wilson Coin Collection - Ancient Coins of the Holy Land
Credit Line
The John Wilson Coin Collection - Ancient Coins of the Holy Land [digital resource], Pepperdine University Special Collections and University Archives
Document Type
Article
Comments
Son of John Hyrcanus. Expanded Hasmonaean Kingdom to greatest size. High priest. Favored Sadducees. Constant war and many attrocities.