Judea Prutah - Mattatayah Antigonus, -40 – -37
Information
Country
Judea
Judea
Currency
Prutah
(140 – 95)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Prutah - Mattatayah Antigonus
Year
-40 – -37
Ruler
Antigonus II Mattathias
(-40–-37)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.85
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Prutah - Mattatayah Antigonus from Judea. Issued from -40 to -37. Struck in Bronze. Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.85 g.
- Obverse
- Traces of paleo-Hebrew around showbread table (Mattatayah the High Priest)
- Reverse
- Seven-branched menorah (King Antigonus)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (40 BC - 37 BC) | — | |||
| ND (40 BC - 37 BC) | — | Variation of same coin but clearly depicting two stacks of the "showbread" on the table |
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