Lot 57-077. Judaea, Hasmonean Kingdom. Alexander Jannaeus. 103-76 B.C.E. AE prutah. Jerusalem mint.

Judaea, Hasmonean Kingdom. Alexander Jannaeus. 103-76 B.C.E. AE prutah (15.9 mm, 2.76 g, 12 h). Jerusalem mint. Legend between rays of star with eight rays within diadem / BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY, inverted anchor. Hendin 1150; Meshorer TJC K. VF, sandy patina. 

This coin is typically referred to as the Biblical Widow's mite. Mark 12:41-44.

 

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