Judea Prutah - Salome Alexandra, -76 – -40
as Regent for John Hyrcanus II or Aristobulus II
Information
Country
Judea
Judea
Currency
Prutah
(140 – 95)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Prutah - Salome Alexandra
Year
-76 – -40
Ruler
Salome Alexandra
(-76–-67)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Weight (g)
1.81
Diameter (mm)
13.4
Thickness (mm)
2.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Prutah - Salome Alexandra from Judea. Issued from -76 to -40. Struck in Bronze. Measures 13.4 mm and weighs 1.81 g.
- Obverse
- Paleo-Hebrew highly stylized, within wreath. Many letters are illegible (Yonatan the Heigh Priest and the Council of the Jews)
- Reverse
- Double cornucopia adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (76 BC - 40 BC) | — | |||
| ND (76 BC - 40 BC) | — | More stylized legend | ||
| ND (76 BC - 40 BC) | — | Overstruck on Jannaeus type 1148 |
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