Judaea. Alexander Jannaeus (104-76 BC). Hasmonean Dynasty. Jerusalem Mint

Bronze Widow's Mite / Prutah (14.2mm, 1.96g), Rare ; Very Fine, Dark desert patina. Jerusalem mint, struck circa 103-76 B.C.
Reference: Hendin 1150 (5th Edition); Hendin 469 (3rd Edition)
Star of eight rays surrounded by diadem, between the rays, paleo-Hebrew (Yehonatan the King).
Anchor, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ (of King Alexander).

Historically significant coin to those of both Jewish and Christian faiths, along with people that are interested in studying history. To the Jewish peoples, this coin represents an important historical Jewish king of the Hosmoneon dynasty. To Christians studying biblical history, this coin could be considered as a "Widow's Mite" from the bible (Mark 12:41-44 Luke 24:1-4). The prutah was the smallest (other than the half prutah) circulating coin in the area of Jerusalem during the time of Jesus Christ. It took about 10 prutah coins to buy a loaf of bread during those times. The bible does not make it clear which of the coins was donated by the poor widow, but it could be certain that it was a prutah or half prutah coin. Prutahs of Alexander Jananeus would have been common to circulation and some of his coins were struck in such vast numbers, they could be the least valuable coins to be considered a poor widow's mite.

Judaea. Alexander Jannaeus (104-76 BC). Hasmonean Dynasty. Jerusalem Mint

Bronze Widow's Mite / Prutah (14.2mm, 1.96g), Rare ; Very Fine, Dark desert patina. Jerusalem mint, struck circa 103-76 B.C.
Reference: Hendin 1150 (5th Edition); Hendin 469 (3rd Edition)
Star of eight rays surrounded by diadem, between the rays, paleo-Hebrew (Yehonatan the King).
Anchor, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ (of King Alexander).

Historically significant coin to those of both Jewish and Christian faiths, along with people that are interested in studying history. To the Jewish peoples, this coin represents an important historical Jewish king of the Hosmoneon dynasty. To Christians studying biblical history, this coin could be considered as a "Widow's Mite" from the bible (Mark 12:41-44 Luke 24:1-4). The prutah was the smallest (other than the half prutah) circulating coin in the area of Jerusalem during the time of Jesus Christ. It took about 10 prutah coins to buy a loaf of bread during those times. The bible does not make it clear which of the coins was donated by the poor widow, but it could be certain that it was a prutah or half prutah coin. Prutahs of Alexander Jananeus would have been common to circulation and some of his coins were struck in such vast numbers, they could be the least valuable coins to be considered a poor widow's mite.

Era
Anterior a 1400
Cultura/región
Judea
Gobernante
Alexander Jannaeus (104-76 BC)
Año / Periodo y Variación
Jerusalem. Widow's Mite
Moneda
Prutah
Metal
Æ
Estado
Conservación sin certificar
Peso
1,96 g
Número de artículos
1

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Good and honest seller. Very interesting items

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user-1a8d5e02904e

Sadly: This was the only honest seller on catwaki. All other buyings did not come, package was empty or not as described. No help from catawiki. I lost nearly 2000 Euro. THANKS to this honest seller!

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The best thank you! I’d like to buy from him again but would prefer he doesn’t send via signed mail because I have to go to the post office to fetch it which takes longer. Great seller thank you!

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user-72029157bcb7

This is such a beautiful coin. Thank you :-)

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user-2e16812

Nice coin! Matches photo and discreption

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user-1a8d5e02904e

Good and authentic coin! great communication

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user-1a8d5e02904e

They are just as in the photo good condition and well packed.

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user-d4cab8340051

Envoi sans problème. Vendeur à recommander.

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erual68
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Merci beaucoup pour votre retour positif ! Nous sommes ravis que l’envoi se soit bien passé et que vous soyez satisfait(e) de votre achat. Au plaisir de vous revoir pour de futures transactions. 😊

The item matches the discreption and photos. I recommend the seller

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user-1a8d5e02904e

Fabulous coin, great service and top communication….thank you so much. I’ll be buying again, many thanks

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user-e10a3e083f14
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Dear, Thank you for your great feedback! I’m glad you’re happy with the coin. It was a pleasure doing business with you, and I look forward to working together again. Warm regards

goed verpakt. voldoet aan verwachting

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TonF1950

I recently received my new coin for my collection, and I couldn't be happier! Although it got stuck in UK customs for a bit, they eventually realized it wasn't worth holding on to for long. 👍👍

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user-d558d8332e9f

All is OK, received on time. Perfect items.

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avantara

All good with my order, thank you!

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user-7caf1369d0d3

Nice coins lot! Friendly seller

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user-fc690a768cfb

Nice authentic Byzantine Cross! Friendly seller

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user-fc690a768cfb

Comme descrition! super ! Tout bien! Je recommande!

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user-0b2e24c

artikel zoals beschreven, goed verpakt, snelle levering, zeer tevreden.

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user-969c884322bc

Supersnel verzonden! Hele aardige bezorger top! En goed ingepakt. Is een heel klein muntje maar ben er heel erg blij mee. Zo aan het einde van het Romeinse Rijk de laatste stuiptrekkingen…….dank……

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Thanks a million for your feedback! I’m happy that you like your new authentic and small beauty piece! Yes, the Marcian is the smallest Roman coin in my collection, but still very beautiful and rare:)

Monnaie très appréciée par les collectionneurs qui s'intéressent à cette période qui continue aujourd'hui à nous interroger.

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