Judea 8 Prutah - Mattatayah Antigonus, -40 – -37
Information
Country
Judea
Judea
Currency
Prutah
(140 – 95)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Prutah - Mattatayah Antigonus
Year
-40 – -37
Ruler
Antigonus II Mattathias
(-40–-37)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
14
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Prutah - Mattatayah Antigonus from Judea. Issued from -40 to -37. Struck in Bronze. Measures 24 mm and weighs 14 g.
- Obverse
- Paleo-Hebrew inscription, around and between double cornucopia, some specimens have the letters נא, apparently retrograde for An[tigonus] (Mattatayah the High Priest and Council of the Jews)
- Reverse
- Greek inscription around around ivy wreath tied with ribbons (of King Antigonus)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (40 BC - 37 BC) | — | |||
| ND (40 BC - 37 BC) | — | Double struck | ||
| ND (40 BC - 37 BC) | — | Irregular with retrograde reverse legend |
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