Name/Title
John Hyrcanus IEntry/Object ID
079Tags
Biblical CoinsDescription
John Hyrcanus was one of the heroes of the Maccabean revolt which led to Jewish independence from the Seleucid Greeks. This is celebrated during Hanukkah.Mintage
Mint
JudaeaDate made
135 BCE - 104 BCECoin Details
Obverse
Description
Double Cornucopia adorned with ribbons and pomegranate between.Reverse
Description
Archaic Hebrew text within wreath: Yehohanan the High Priest and Council of the JewsCurrency
PrutahDimensions
Diameter
14.04 mmWeight
1.9 g
