Lot 1433
Judaea, Hasmonean Kingdom. Judah Aristobulus I. Æ Prutah (2.34 g), 104-103 BCE. Jerusalem. 'Yehudah the High Priest and the Council of the Jews' (Paleo-Hebrew; wedge-style letters) in five lines within wreath. Reverse: Double cornucopiae adorned with ribbons, pomegranate between horns, within circular beaded border. Hendin 1142; TJC grp. V. Brown-green patina. Very Fine. Estimate Value $400 - 500
The Brody Family Collection; Purchased privately from D. Hendin, December 1988.
Similarities to the engraving of some of John Hyrcanus I's coins have led to the conclusion that this issue was the earliest struck in the name of his son, Judas Aristobulus I. The coinage of his brief and cruel ruler is typologically indistinguishable from those of his father although they name Judas (Yehudah) as the issuing authority along with the Council of the Jews.
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