Judaea, Hasmonean Kingdom

Judaea, Hasmonean Kingdom. John Hyrcanus I (135-104 BC). Prutah (Bronze, 15 mm, 2.27 g). Obv: Paleo-Hebrew in classic style יהוחנן הכהן הגדל וחבר היהודים (Yehohanan the High Priest and [the] Council of the Jews) within wreath. Rev: Two cornucopias splayed outward, adorned with ribbons, pomegranate/poppy between. Reference: Hendin, Guide to Biblical Coins, 6th edition, types 6171-6172. John Hyrcanus I was a Hasmonean ruler and high priest of Judaea who greatly expanded the kingdom’s territory and political independence. He campaigned in Samaria, Idumaea and Transjordan, strengthened Jerusalem, and developed an increasingly centralized state. His reign marked the transformation of the Hasmonean realm from a revolt-born polity into a powerful regional kingdom. DISCOVER OUR CURRENT SELECTION Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics & Antiquities across current auctions and stay informed of new listings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION I. All items are authentic and lawfully acquired through established European auction houses; provenance is documented in our records. II. Every order includes one consolidated, signed certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance, recording each item's full attribution. III. Combined shipping is available only for items won in the same auction and settled as one Catawiki order. IV. For shipments outside the European Union, import licences, taxes, and related fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.

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