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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2008.2.24
People
John Hyrcanus II (76BCE-40BCE)
Title
Prutah of John Hyrcanus II
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
76 BCE-40 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Middle East, Palestine, Jerusalem
Period
Hellenistic period, Late
Culture
Jewish
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/322302

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
1.94g
Die Axis
8
Denomination
prutah

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Hendin 479, AJC I. H

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Alpheus Hyatt Purchasing Fund and purchase through the generosity of the Estate of Leo Mildenberg
Accession Year
2008
Object Number
2008.2.24
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Hebrew inscription in wreath
Rev.: double cornucopiae, pomegranate between horns

Verification Level

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