Struck from 103-76 BC. F-VF Condition. Mentioned in the Bible! These bronze prutah of Alexander Jannaeus feature an anchor, "King Alexander" in Greek on the obverse, while the reverse shows an eight pointed star surrounded by a diadem and sometimes Hebrew lettering. Because these coins were struck in large quantities and circulated for so long, they become the top candidate for the Widow's Mite of Mark 12:41-44. These coins were crudely made and typically will show 60-80% of their intended detail. Early Judaean bronzes are generally not collected for their aesthetic appeal but for their historical and religious significance. |